Derivation and Descent

Derivation noun - Something that naturally develops or is developed from something else.

Descent is a synonym for derivation in root topic. In some cases you can use "Descent" instead a noun "Derivation", when it comes to topics like origin, ancestry.

Nearby Words: derive, derivative, derived, derivable, deriving

Descent noun - Properties attributable to your ancestry.

Derivation is a synonym for descent in origin topic. You can use "Derivation" instead a noun "Descent", if it concerns topics such as extraction.

Nearby Words: descend, descendant, descending, descender