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derivation

🇬🇧 UK/.deri'veiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The origin or source of something; the process of tracing or obtaining something from a source, especially a word's etymology.

起源,来历;推导;词源

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
rivto derive, to come from
+
ationact, process, state
=derivation

Common Collocations

  • 1.word derivation词汇来历
  • 2.etymological derivation词源推导
  • 3.linguistic derivation语言学衍生

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The derivation of English words from Latin roots reveals fascinating historical connections.

  • 2.

    Understanding word derivation helps students learn vocabulary more effectively.

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