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DERIVATION Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word derivation. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word derivation. (close relations)
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derivedderiving

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ancestry
nounn
noun

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

deriving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

etymologizing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

filiation
nounn
noun

• the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

• inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

lineage
nounn
noun

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

• the number of lines in a piece of printed material

• a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted

• inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

Best Hypernyms For DERIVATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for derivation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
drawing account act beginning deed explanation illation inference inheritance origin root rootage source
Phrases (5)
drawing offhereditary patternhuman actionhuman activitylinguistic process

Alternatives for ANCESTRY

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