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DERIVATION

the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)

The meaning of the word derivation is the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix).

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WordMeaning
acclaimapplaud
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
bevya large group or collection
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
diluteattenuate
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania