as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
the noun is a derivation of a much earlier verb
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Recent Examples of derivation
The chances are that language switching isn’t necessarily active for the chain-of-thought derivations.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead of naming wines for the regions where they were actually grown, New World vintners simply slapped derivations of old-world appellations on their bottles.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead of naming wines for the regions where they were actually grown, New World vintners simply slapped derivations of old-world appellations on their bottles.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derivation
Noun
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Ketamine as depression treatment In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a derivative of ketamine in a nasal spray format (Spravato, or S-ketamine) for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Ro Custom Rx is one of the best ways to get a prescription retinoid over the counter because its primary ingredient is tretinoin—a vitamin A derivative that requires a prescription.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
21 May 2025
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Derivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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