B2 noun 正式

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
derivation
Verb
derive
副词
derivatively
形容词
derivative
相关
derivative
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记忆技巧

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: derivation

例句

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.

词族

名词
derivation
Verb
derive
副词
derivatively
形容词
derivative
相关
derivative

常见搭配

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

常用短语

by derivation

according to its origin

word derivation

how a word was constructed

point of derivation

the specific beginning of a process

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: derivation

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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