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derivation vs derive

derive vs derivation

derivation is a noun but derive is not a noun.

derivation is not a verb while derive is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derivation Yes No No No
derive No No Yes No
derivation (noun) derive (noun)
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
(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) derive (verb)
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
obtain from a particular source
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
obtain
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Difference between derivation and derive

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