derivation

an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation

“`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations”

drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body

drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin

the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

“he prefers shoes of Italian derivation”