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Conjugate :: Conjugate (n.) A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in signification..

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The act of tracing origin or descent, as in grammar or genealogy; as, the derivation of a word from an Aryan root..

Derive :: Derive (v. t.) To trace the origin, descent, or derivation of; to recognize transmission of; as, he derives this word from the Anglo-Saxon..

Derival :: Derival (n.) Derivation.

Derivative :: Derivative (a.) Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word..

Lexicology :: Lexicology (n.) The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence..

Originally :: Originally (adv.) In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation..

Etymologist :: Etymologist (n.) One who investigates the derivation of words.

Derivably :: Derivably (adv.) By derivation.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That which is derived; a derivative; a deduction.

Valero- :: Valero- () A combining form (also used adjectively) indicating derivation from, or relation to, valerian or some of its products, as valeric acid; as in valerolactone, a colorless oily liquid produced as the anhydride of an hydroxy valeric acid..

Derivational :: Derivational (a.) Relating to derivation.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That from which a thing is derived.

Derivative :: Derivative (n.) An agent which is adapted to produce a derivation (in the medical sense).

Radically :: Radically (adv.) Without derivation; primitively; essentially.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) A drawing of humors or fluids from one part of the body to another, to relieve or lessen a morbid process..

Conjugate :: Conjugate (a.) Agreeing in derivation and radical signification; -- said of words.

Revulsion :: Revulsion (n.) The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation..

Traduction :: Traduction (n.) Derivation by descent; propagation.

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