(Historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.
Sinônimos
Examples for "derivation"
Examples for "derivation"
1I recently saw a graphical derivation of the area of a circle.
2Results: No significant differences in the derivation and validation populations were observed.
3The original is the thing imaged, and from it cometh the derivation.
4That is of the very essence of its alleged derivation from Christ.
5These data are consistent with derivation from a lymph node interdigitating cell.
1But there are good reasons for deriving the Mound-Builders from the Village
2Twelves seemed to be deriving some insolent amusement from Boyce's assertive manner.
3It's doubtful whether Morrow is deriving much pleasure out of the dance.
4It's deriving new strength and knowledge from it-learningfrom it all the time.
5We review the most relevant clinical evidence deriving from nonrandomized studies and meta-analyses.
Translations for etymologizing