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
Bose found a stronger mathematical derivation of Planck’s law.
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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2025
Labels want systems that can not only detect direct sample reuse but also flag stylistic derivations within generative model outputs.
—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
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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Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2025
Labels want systems that can not only detect direct sample reuse but also flag stylistic derivations within generative model outputs.
—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
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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The federal agency that regulates derivatives markets is ready to put the hammer down on prediction markets.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wall Street is also taking notice of the chipmaker as a derivate play of Alphabet’s growing AI dominance.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 Nov. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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