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