B2 noun 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
derivation
Verb
derive
부사
derivatively
형용사
derivative
관련
derivative
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: derivation

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
derivation
Verb
derive
부사
derivatively
형용사
derivative
관련
derivative

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

by derivation

according to its origin

word derivation

how a word was constructed

point of derivation

the specific beginning of a process

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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'.

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: derivation

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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