derivation

• Substantiv, das den Prozess oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, etwas aus einer Quelle oder einem Ursprung zu gewinnen; häufig in Linguistik, Mathematik oder Logik verwendet.

A noun referring to the process or result of obtaining something from a source or origin, often used in linguistics, mathematics, or logic.

1. Origin or sourceB2formal

   The act of obtaining something from a source or origin.

   Herkunft

   • The derivation of the word 'algebra' is from Arabic.
   • Scholars study the derivation of ancient myths.
   • The derivation of this law can be traced back to Roman times.

   Synonymebasisetymologyfoundationoriginprovenanceproveniencerootsource

   Antonymedestinationeffectendoutcomeproductresultterminus

2. Linguistic formationB2formal

   The process of forming a new word from an existing word, often by adding affixes.

   Wortbildung

   • The derivation of 'happiness' from 'happy' involves adding '-ness'.
   • In English, many nouns have a derivation from verbs.
   • The derivation of 'teacher' from 'teach' is a common example.

3. Mathematical processC1formalscientific

   The process of deducing a formula or result from basic principles.

   Ableitung

   • The derivation of the quadratic formula is shown in the textbook.
   • Students must understand the derivation of the equation.
   • The derivation of this theorem requires advanced calculus.

   Synonymecalculationcomputationdeductioninferenceproofreasoning