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
Labels want systems that can not only detect direct sample reuse but also flag stylistic derivations within generative model outputs.
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Virginie Berger, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
And since the derivation of it was ‘100 men versus a gorilla’ ...
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Whether numbers, systems of equations, derivations or geometric objects, everything should spring from a few basic assumptions.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
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Virginie Berger, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
And since the derivation of it was ‘100 men versus a gorilla’ ...
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Whether numbers, systems of equations, derivations or geometric objects, everything should spring from a few basic assumptions.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for derivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derivation
Noun
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He was attracted to PRP for its natural derivatives, which uses platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s own blood that is then injected back into skin to smooth fine lines and reduce dark circles.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ways to trade melt-up Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at Citadel Securities, advised clients buy call options on the Invesco QQQ Trust expiring in late November and December.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deutsche Börse, which runs the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time five days a week for derivates and structured products, echoed Euronext.—
Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
22 July 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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