derive vs derivation

derive is not a noun while derivation is a noun.

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

derive (noun)	derivation (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

derive (verb)	derivation (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