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conjugate |
of or relating to words having the same derivation. [1/5 definitions] |
deduce |
to trace the derivation or origin of. [1/2 definitions] |
derivative |
produced through derivation. [2/4 definitions] |
descent |
biological or conceptual derivation. [1/4 definitions] |
folk etymology |
a change made in a word or phrase according to a false notion as to its origin or derivation. |
lineage1 |
the sources from which something, such as a philosophy or style, is derived; derivation. [1/2 definitions] |
pedigree |
origin or derivation. [1/3 definitions] |
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