B2 noun Formel

derivation

/ˌder.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

Derivation is the process of tracing something back to its source or origin, particularly in linguistics where it refers to the formation of a word from another word or base. It can also refer to the logical steps used to reach a conclusion or formula in mathematics and science.

Exemples

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1

The teacher explained the derivation of the word 'telephone' from Greek roots.

The instructor described the linguistic origin of the word 'telephone' from ancient Greek.

2

The legal derivation of these rights is found in the nation's constitution.

The formal source of these legal rights is established within the country's constitution.

3

I am not sure about the derivation of that weird nickname he has.

I don't know where that strange nickname of his actually came from.

Famille de mots

Nom
derivation
Verb
derive
Adverbe
derivatively
Adjectif
derivative
Apparenté
derivative
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'River' - just as a river flows from its source, a derivation shows how a word or idea flows from its original root.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of the scientific theory was documented in the researcher's final report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : derivation

Exemples

1

The teacher explained the derivation of the word 'telephone' from Greek roots.

everyday

The instructor described the linguistic origin of the word 'telephone' from ancient Greek.

2

The legal derivation of these rights is found in the nation's constitution.

formal

The formal source of these legal rights is established within the country's constitution.

3

I am not sure about the derivation of that weird nickname he has.

informal

I don't know where that strange nickname of his actually came from.

4

The student struggled with the mathematical derivation of the complex physics formula.

academic

The student had difficulty showing the logical steps used to create the complex physics formula.

5

The derivation of profit from our secondary services has increased significantly this quarter.

business

The process of getting profit from our additional services has grown a lot this period.

Famille de mots

Nom
derivation
Verb
derive
Adverbe
derivatively
Adjectif
derivative
Apparenté
derivative

Collocations courantes

etymological derivation the history of a word's development
mathematical derivation the step-by-step proof of a formula
clear derivation an obvious or easy-to-trace origin
process of derivation the method of obtaining something from a source
direct derivation coming straight from a specific starting point

Phrases Courantes

by derivation

according to its origin

word derivation

how a word was constructed

point of derivation

the specific beginning of a process

Souvent confondu avec

derivation vs derivative

Derivation is the process of forming something, while a derivative is the actual object or word that was created.

derivation vs deprivation

Deprivation means lacking something necessary, while derivation means getting something from a source.

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Notes d'usage

In academic writing, use 'derivation' to describe the logic behind a theory or the history of a word. It is more precise than simply saying 'start' or 'beginning'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the verb 'derive' when the noun 'derivation' is required for the sentence structure. For example, saying 'The derive of the word' instead of 'The derivation of the word'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'River' - just as a river flows from its source, a derivation shows how a word or idea flows from its original root.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'derivatio', which literally means 'a drawing off' (like water from a stream).

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually a countable noun. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'. Often used in the singular to describe a specific historical path.

Quiz rapide

The ______ of the scientific theory was documented in the researcher's final report.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : derivation

Mots lis

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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