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derivation

 

[ ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study

The action of obtaining something from a source or origin.

Synonyms

origin, root, source

Examples of usage

  • The derivation of the word 'computer' is from the Latin word 'computare'.
  • The derivation of this theory can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

The historical development of a word or morpheme.

Synonyms

etymology, history, origin

Examples of usage

  • The derivation of the English word 'telephone' can be traced back to Greek roots.
  • Understanding the derivation of words can provide insights into their meanings.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

The process of deducing a new formula, theorem, etc., from previously known information.

Synonyms

deduction, inference

Examples of usage

  • Mathematicians use derivation to prove mathematical theorems.
  • The derivation of this formula involves multiple steps.

Translations

Translations of the word "derivation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derivação

🇮🇳 उत्पत्ति

🇩🇪 Ableitung

🇮🇩 derivasi

🇺🇦 деривація

🇵🇱 pochodzenie

🇯🇵 派生

🇫🇷 dérivation

🇪🇸 derivación

🇹🇷 türetme

🇰🇷 파생

🇸🇦 اشتقاق

🇨🇿 odvození

🇸🇰 derivácia

🇨🇳 派生

🇸🇮 izpeljava

🇮🇸 afleiða

🇰🇿 туынды

🇬🇪 წარმოება

🇦🇿 törəmə

🇲🇽 derivación

Word origin

The word 'derivation' originated from the Latin word 'derivatio', which is derived from the verb 'derivare' meaning 'to lead or draw off'. The term has been used in various fields such as linguistics, mathematics, and study to refer to the process of obtaining something from a source or origin, the historical development of a word, or the process of deducing new information. The concept of derivation has been integral to understanding the origins and evolution of words, theories, and formulas.

See also: derivable, derivative, derive, derived.