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DERIVATIONS

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There are 8 meanings of the word Derivations.

Derivations - as a noun

The source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

Example: "He prefers shoes of italian derivation"

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derivingetymologizing

A line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation

Example: "`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
linguistic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestryfiliationlineage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hereditary patterninheritance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body

Drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

The act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin

Example Sentences

"Studying the derivations of English words can help improve vocabulary."
"The professor explained the derivations of ancient Greek words during the lecture."
"Linguists analyze language derivations to understand how languages evolve."
"The book provides multiple derivations of the word 'dog' in different languages."
"Etymology is the study of word derivations."
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Word Game Points

Is DERIVATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, derivations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DERIVATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DERIVATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, derivations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DERIVATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DERIVATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, derivations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DERIVATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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