derivation

Example Sentences

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He reminds patients that the Greek derivation of diet is diaeta, which means “a way of life.”

From Washington Post

The shirts are a nod to “big luau,” a derivation of the movement’s name.

From Seattle Times

Popularly known as “Farmaajo” — a derivation of the Italian word for cheese and purportedly his father’s favorite food — Mr. Mohamed was once the bearer of many Somalis’ hopes.

From New York Times

Hyperbolus’s incendiary lies became a plotline in theatrical plays written by Plato and today a derivation of his name, hyperbole, means: “exaggerated claims not to be taken literally.”

From Washington Post

“In a lot of ways, the housing arrangements that our society has developed for elderly people in the last 50 years or so are a derivation from the historical norm,” Mr. Wegmann said.

From New York Times