Derivation is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for DERIVATION in dictionary:

NOUN:
• the act of deriving
• the action of obtaining something from a source or origin
• the formation of a word from another word or from a root in the same or another language.
• origin; extraction
• something derived; a derivative
• the set of stages that link a sentence in a natural language to its underlying logical form.
• the process of deducing a new formula, theorem, etc., from previously accepted statements.
• a sequence of statements showing that a formula, theorem, etc., is a consequence of previously accepted statements.
• A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
• The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence.
• The act of tracing origin or descent, as in grammar or genealogy; as, the derivation of a word from an Aryan root.
• The state or method of being derived; the relation of origin when established or asserted.
• That from which a thing is derived.
• That which is derived; a derivative; a deduction.
• The operation of deducing one function from another according to some fixed law, called the law of derivation, as the of differentiation or of integration.
• A drawing of humors or fluids from one part of the body to another, to relieve or lessen a morbid process.
• the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
• (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
• a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
• (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
• inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
• drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
• drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
• the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix); an act of ascertaining or stating the derivation of a word; etymology 1; the relation of a word to its base

Words related to DERIVATION

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Words that contain DERIVATION

derivations15 derivational16 derivationist17 derivationists18 derivationally21

How to use DERIVATION in a sentence

• There are two words of doubtful derivation, which may be mentioned in this connection.
• The breed is sufficiently modern to leave no doubt as to its derivation.
• The derivation of his name shows unmistakably that the earliest form under which he was a mythological existence was as the light-god.
• I have never been able to satisfy myself as to the derivation of the name.
• THIS SPHERE PRINCIPALLY AFFECTS THE FEMALE SEX, THUS MOTHERS AND THE MALE SEX, OR FATHERS, BY DERIVATION FROM THEM.
• All things which by derivation from the soul and mind have their determination in the body, first flow into the bosom, 179.
• One derivation is from Albion, a giant, son of Neptune, its first discoverer, who ruled over the island for forty-four years.
• It is quite impossible to believe this to be the true derivation of the word.
• That is why it implies no disparagement of any living artist when I say that the prime characteristic of the new movement is its derivation from Cezanne.
• Well, if it can be called brave to make a needless target of oneself to a bunch of savage Indians, why then they had the proper derivation of the term.
• The very derivation of our word, therefore, is suggestive of submission.
• King Alfred clearly knew better, for he omitted this wild derivation from his English translation.
• JOMER, a sweetheart or female favourite, has probably some connection in derivation with choomer, a kiss, in Gipsy.
• Your derivation of it from the Anglo-Saxons, seems to be made on legitimate principles.
• It enabled me to recognise the connection and the derivation of our letters from the old Phoenician characters.
• Thus do words which carry a forcible expression in one language, appear ridiculous enough in another, till the true derivation is known.
• Its derivation has been widely discussed, but so far no satisfactory explanation of it has been found.
• How far this is due to a common derivation we need not here attempt to decide.
• But the most common derivation of the present from a previous life is that which explains the descent as a punishment for sin.
• Such are, as a matter of fact, not difficult to learn or remember if one knows their derivation or other reason for their employment.
• However, the derivation of man from brute ancestry is attended by another and even greater difficulty.
• Still if we must be curious for fine derivation, we may see in the new tune of exultant chorus the late graceful turn that now, reversing, ends in the former rising phrase.
• At the above date, I was already inclined to believe in the principle of evolution, or of the derivation of species from other and lower forms.
• But a more reasonable derivation might be found in the known custom of holding a festival on the anniversary of the dedication of any religious foundation.
• Every experience needs its interpreter, one who can show its derivation from an absolute centre.

Similar words containing RIVA without suffix tion and without prefix de

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