DERIVATIONS

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

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"

Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

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