Synonyms & related words for derivation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of derivation — including deriving, filiation, lineage, ancestry, etymology, eponymy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to derivation

Explore words related to derivation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include etymologizing, derivational, derived, derivable, derives, paronymous, paronym, etymological. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for derivation

Common synonyms for derivation include deriving, filiation, lineage, ancestry, etymology, eponymy, etymon, origin — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does derivation come from?

The word derivation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root riv-, from Latin rivus (“stream”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.