derivación

This is the 10749th most frequent Spanish word.


derivación

The act or result of deriving, diverting, or stemming from something, often used in linguistics, mathematics, or medicine.


Here, 'derivación' refers to a mathematical operation where new formulas or results are derived based on others.

La derivación matemática que realizamos fue compleja.

The mathematical derivation we performed was complex.


In this case, 'derivación' refers to the linguistic process of word formation through affixation or morphological changes.

La derivación de palabras en español puede incluir prefijos y sufijos.

The derivation of words in Spanish can include prefixes and suffixes.


Here, 'derivación' is used in a medical context, indicating a referral or transfer to another professional for further care.

El médico decidió que la paciente necesitaba una derivación al especialista.

The doctor decided that the patient needed a referral to a specialist.