derivation -
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues); "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"; "music of Turkish derivation"
derivation -
(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation; "`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations"
linguistic process the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings"
descriptive linguistics a description (at a given point in time) of a language with respect to its phonology and morphology and syntax and semantics without value judgments
derivation -
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
illation,
inference the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
derivation -
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
derivation -
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
derivation -
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
derivation -
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
extraction,
descent,
origin the action of taking out something (especially using effort or force); "the dentist gave her a local anesthetic prior to the extraction"
derivation -
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase