Derivation and Root

Derivation noun - The source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues).

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

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

Root noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

Derivation is a synonym for root in start topic. You can use "Derivation" instead a noun "Root", if it concerns topics such as source, origin, base.

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet