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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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In the beginning of Chapter 1 of his Complete Works, Arsuzi states: "The Arabic language has a derivational structure. To account for a particular constellation of linguistic postulates in English, I have developed the concept of derivational thinking. |
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