derivation

UK
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/

Translations

derivationnoun
derivations
pl
UK
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/
The derivation of the word is from Latin.
Происхождение слова - из латыни.
In linguistics, derivation is a process of forming a new word.
В лингвистике деривация - это процесс образования нового слова.
The derivation of the formula took several hours.
Вывод формулы занял несколько часов.
derivationadjective
UK
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/
Attributive use: appears before another noun to denote relation to derivation (e.g., "derivation tree").

Definitions

derivationnoun
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.
derivationadjective
Relating to or involved in derivation.
The parser builds a derivation tree for every sentence.