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derivation, in grammar: see inflection inflection, in grammar. In many languages, words or parts of words are arranged in formally similar sets consisting of a root, or base, and various affixes. Thus walking, walks, walker have in common the root walk and the affixes -ing, -s, and ..... Click the link for more information. . derivation a. the process of deducing a mathematical theorem, formula, etc., as a necessary consequence of a set of accepted statements b. this sequence of statements c. the operation of finding a derivative derivation [‚der·ə′vā·shən] (mathematics) The process of deducing a formula. A functionDon an algebra which satisfies the equationD(uv) =uD(v) +vD(u). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The term is merely one of foreign derivation, meaning a clever fellow, or, in more literary and elegant language, a gentleman with whom one must reckon. This word critic is of Greek derivation, and signifies judgment. Touching the derivation of the name Vondervotteimittiss, I confess myself, with sorrow, equally at fault. |
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