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root vs derivation

derivation vs root

root and derivation both are nouns.

root is a verb but derivation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
root Yes No Yes No
derivation Yes No No No
As nouns, derivation is a hyponym of root; that is, derivation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than root:
  • root: the place where something begins, where it springs into being
  • derivation: the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
Other hyponyms of root include spring, fountainhead, head, headspring, headwater, wellhead, wellspring, jumping-off place, point of departure, birthplace, cradle, place of origin, provenance, provenience, home, point source, trail head, trailhead.
root (noun) derivation (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
the place where something begins, where it springs into being a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
root (verb) derivation (verb)
take root and begin to grow
cause to take roots
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
dig with the snout
plant by the roots
cheer for
come into existence, originate
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