Derivation
Derivation noun - Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.
Inheritance and derivation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inheritance" instead a noun "Derivation".
Inheritance
Inheritance noun - Something that is or may be inherited.
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Synonyms for Inheritance
Derivation and inheritance are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Derivation" with "Inheritance", this nouns are similar.
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