derivation vs explanation

explanation vs derivation

derivation and explanation both are nouns.

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

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

derivation: (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
explanation: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

Other hypernyms of derivation include account.

derivation (noun)	explanation (noun)
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin	thought that makes something comprehensible
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation	a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body	the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
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

Difference between derivation and explanation

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