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derivation

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/

derivationnoun

derivations

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/

Translations

origineS’emploie pour la source ou l’origine d’un mot, d’une coutume, d’un fait.

The derivation of the custom is rooted in ancient traditions.

L’origine de la coutume est ancrée dans des traditions anciennes.

dérivationEn linguistique, en mathématiques et en algèbre.

The derivation of 'happiness' from 'happy' involves adding the suffix '-ness'.

La dérivation de « happiness » à partir de « happy » implique l’ajout du suffixe « -ness ».

Additional translations

étymologiePour l’origine d’un mot dans un contexte linguistique.

Definitions

The process of obtaining something from a source or origin.

The derivation of the word can be traced back to Latin.

In linguistics, the formation of a word from another word or base.

The derivation of 'happiness' from 'happy' involves adding the suffix '-ness'.

In mathematics, the process of finding a derivative.

The derivation of the function was necessary to determine the rate of change.

The source or origin from which something is derived.

The derivation of the custom is rooted in ancient traditions.

In abstract algebra and differential geometry, a linear operator on an algebra that satisfies the Leibniz (product) rule.

Any vector field on a smooth manifold defines a derivation of the algebra of smooth functions.

Synonyms

derivationadjective

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/

Attributive use: appears before another noun to denote relation to derivation (e.g., "derivation tree").

Translations

dérivationnelTerme de linguistique et de grammaire.

The parser builds a derivation tree for every sentence.

L’analyseur construit un arbre dérivationnel pour chaque phrase.

Definitions

Relating to or involved in derivation.

The parser builds a derivation tree for every sentence.