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derivation

/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 türetme uncountable

Definition (English)

The process of forming a new word from another word.

Example Sentences

  1. Linguists study the derivation of new words.
    Dilbilimciler yeni sözcüklerin türetilmesini inceler.
  2. Derivation often uses suffixes to make nouns from adjectives.
    Türetmede sıfatlardan isim yapmak için çoğu zaman sonekler kullanılır.
General
  1. 1 köken, kaynak countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

The origin of something, especially of a word.

Example Sentences

  1. The derivation of this place name is still unclear.
    Bu yer adının kökeni hâlâ belirsiz.
  2. The word "algebra" is of Arabic derivation.
    "Cebir" sözcüğü Arapça kökenlidir.

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