derivation

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Now, Vijay Balasubramanian, a gravitational theorist at the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues say they have come up with a derivation that works for realistic black holes.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 28, 2024

Moreover, the derivation of the organizational name was, and remains, elusive.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

The word “Nyad” is a derivation of “naiad,” the water nymph from Greek mythology.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

Because of the derivation of the term and because it literally meant "split," people decided schizophrenia meant split personality.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

Well-known quotations embody both of these things: they come with the imprimatur both of ancient derivation, and of the many people who, by passing it on, in some way are understood to have endorsed it.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith