derivation vs act

act vs derivation

derivation and act both are nouns.

derivation is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derivation	Yes	No	No	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, act is a hypernym of derivation; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than derivation:

derivation: the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
act: something that people do or cause to happen

Other hypernyms of derivation include deed, human action, human activity.

derivation (noun)	act (noun)
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin	something that people do or cause to happen
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline	a short performance that is part of a longer program
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions	a manifestation of insincerity
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation

derivation (verb)	act (verb)
	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
	discharge one's duties
	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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