derivation

(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.

Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.

A line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions.

(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation.

“`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations”

Drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body.

Drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation.

The act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin.

The source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues).

“he prefers shoes of Italian derivation”

“music of Turkish derivation”