Definitions

1. noun

The process of obtaining or finding the origin or source of something.

“The scientist was interested in the derivation of the new species.”

2. noun

A word or phrase formed from another word or phrase by modifying its form, especially by adding a prefix or suffix.

“The word ‘unhappy’ is an example of derivation from the word ‘happy’.”

3. verb

To obtain or find the origin or source of something.

“The researcher had to derivation the data from the original source.”

4. noun

A method or process for obtaining or finding something.

“The derivation of the new formula was a complex process.”