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-derivedCommon 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.