Derivation
Derivation noun - Something that naturally develops or is developed from something else.
Variation and derivation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Variation" instead a noun "Derivation".
Variation
Variation noun - A distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play).
Derivation and variation are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Derivation" with "Variation", this nouns are similar.
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