1. the process of obtaining or developing something from a source or origin
2. the formation of a word from another word or base
Usage: linguistics
3. the tracing of the historical development or origin of a word
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The derivation of gasoline from crude oil involves several refining processes.
• The word ‘happiness’ shows clear derivation from the adjective ‘happy.’
• Students studied the derivation of English words from Latin roots.
• The mathematician provided a step-by-step derivation of the formula.
• The derivation of this theory can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy.
• Understanding word derivation helps improve vocabulary skills.
• The derivation proved that the theorem was mathematically sound.