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derivationthe action of obtaining something from a source or origin

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of obtaining something from a source or origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌderɪˈveɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 파생, 유래, 도출

Korean pronunciation: 데리**베이**션

Example Sentences

  • My teacher's explanation of the derivation of 'unhappiness' made me realize I've been unconsciously creating monsters from innocent words.
  • The derivation of mathematical formulas requires careful step-by-step reasoning.
  • Understanding the derivation of words helps improve vocabulary skills.

derivation

NOUN

//ˌderɪˈveɪʃn//

the action of obtaining something from a source or origin

derivation concept
💡 Concept

Professor shows students the derivation of modern words from ancient roots

derivation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From derivation of information comes the spark of creation!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌderɪˈveɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌderɪˈveɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootriv
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'derivatio', derived from 'derivare' meaning 'to draw off or divert'. The term combines 'de-' (from) and 'rivus' (stream), originally referring to the diversion of water from a stream.

🎵Rhyme

creationformationinformationeducation
creation
formation
information
education

🔗Collocations

word derivation
derivation process
etymological derivation
derivation rule
mathematical derivation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My teacher's explanation of the derivation of 'unhappiness' made me realize I've been unconsciously creating monsters from innocent words.

The derivation of mathematical formulas requires careful step-by-step reasoning.

Understanding the derivation of words helps improve vocabulary skills.

The scientist showed the derivation of his hypothesis from previous research.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

originsourceformationdevelopmentextraction

Antonyms

creationinventionoriginality

Related

derivederivativederivedetymologymorphology

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