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Synonyms & Antonyms of derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
- the noun is a derivation of a much earlier verb
Synonyms for derivation
Words Related to derivation
- descendant
- (also descendent)
- aftermath,
- consequence,
- corollary,
- development,
- fruit,
- growth,
- issue,
- outcome,
- product,
- result,
- sequel,
- sequence,
- upshot
- denouement
- (also dénouement),
- repercussion
- aftereffect,
- side effect
- (also side reaction)
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The first known use of derivation was in the 15th century
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