derivation
14 points
English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˌɛɹʌvˈeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural derivations
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
informationstationsituationconversationoperationinvestigationlocationnationvacationeducationreputationexplanationimaginationgenerationorganizationinvitation
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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