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Derivation

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Meaning

  1. noun the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
  2. noun (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
  3. noun a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Part of speech
noun
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “derivation”

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What does “derivation” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “derivation”?

The syllable count of “derivation” is 4. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “derivation”?

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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