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derivation

/ˌderəˈveɪʃən/

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noun

plural -tions

the origin of a word [count]

It is a word for which several derivations [=etymologies] have been suggested.

He is doing research into the derivation of Yankee. [noncount]

words of Latin derivation

[noncount] :the act of forming a word from another word

Childish was formed by derivation from child.

[noncount] :the source or origin of something

foods of Indian derivation [=foods originally from India]

[count] :an act or process by which one thing is formed or created from another

Scientists are debating the possible derivation of birds from dinosaurs.