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Dictionary definition for: Derivation
1. (n) the source from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"
2. (n) (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
3. (n) a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
4. (n) (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation: "singer" from "sing" "undo" from "do"
5. (n) inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
6. (n) drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
7. (n) drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
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