Derivation

Language: English
Pronunciation: de-riv-a-tion
Part of Speech: noun

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A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

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"a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions"

"inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline"

"drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body"

"drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation"

"the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin"

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