derivation

noun
UK: /ˌder.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌder.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

  1. The origin of something; where something comes from.

    1. This word's derivation is from Latin.
    2. The product's market derivation led to some surprising consumer behaviors.

  2. The process of obtaining something from something else.

    1. The derivation of oil is a complex process.
    2. The mathematical derivation demonstrated the formula's elegant simplicity.

  3. The formation of a word from another word or root.

    1. The derivation of 'unhappy' from 'happy' is easy.
    2. A detailed study of linguistic derivation revealed the evolution of the language.

Synonyms

origin source root extraction development etymology

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derivation" in English means: The origin of something; where something comes from., The process of obtaining something from something else., The formation of a word from another word or root..

The phonetic transcription of "derivation" is /ˌder.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌder.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "derivation": origin, source, root, extraction, development, etymology.

Example usage of "derivation": "This word's derivation is from Latin.". More examples on the page.