LEARNit Dictionary
derivation
noun
/ˌderɪˈveɪʃn/
UK
/ˌderɪˈveɪʃn/
US
1
the origin or development of something, especially a word
اشتقاق, ریشهیابی, ریشهشناسی
2
the action of obtaining something from a source or origin
استخراج, اخذ, حصول
the derivation of scientific laws from observation