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derivations
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导流, 改道
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
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推导, 演绎推理
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
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引流, 转移
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
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派生, 词的形成
the process of creating new words over time through linguistic changes and transformations
Derivation refers to the process by which new words are created over time through changes and transformations in a language. This process can involve adding prefixes or suffixes to existing words, altering their form, or combining different elements to form new meanings. Derivation often reflects shifts in culture, technology, and society, as languages adapt to new concepts or ideas. By studying derivation, linguists can trace the evolution of words, understand their origins, and explore how meanings change over time, providing insight into the history of a language.
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起源, 来源
the source from which something primarily comes from
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派生, 获取
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
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派生, 词形变化
a morphological process in language where new words are formed by adding affixes or making internal modifications to a base or root word, resulting in a change in meaning, part of speech, or both
Derivation is a process in language that creates new words by adding affixes, such as prefixes or suffixes, to a base or root word. This process can also involve changing the internal structure of the word. Derivation often results in a change in meaning, the part of speech, or both. For example, by adding the suffix "-ness" to the adjective "happy", the new noun "happiness" is formed. Derivation expands vocabulary and allows for the expression of different ideas and grammatical categories within a language.