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Derivations

d 2e 1r 1i 1v 4a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1s 1

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noun · 11 letters · Common · plural of derivation

  • Scrabble US & Canada : valid
  • Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
  • Words With Friends : valid
  • Wordle : not valid

What does derivations mean?

noun

  1. the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

    “he prefers shoes of Italian derivation”

  2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

    Synonymsderivingetymologizing

  3. a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

  4. (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation

    “`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations”

  5. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

    Synonymsancestrylineagefiliation

  6. drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body

Definitions shown for derivation, the base form of derivations.

Is DERIVATIONS a valid word?

Game / word listValid?
Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) Yes
Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) Yes
Words With Friends (ENABLE) Yes
Wordle (guess list) No

How many points is DERIVATIONS worth?

Scrabble

15 pts
d 2e 1r 1i 1v 4a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1s 1

Words With Friends

17 pts
d 2e 1r 1i 1v 5a 1t 1i 1o 1n 2s 1

Wordfeud

15 pts
d 2e 1r 1i 1v 4a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1s 1

NYT Crossplay

17 pts
d 2e 1r 1i 1v 6a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1s 1

Scores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.

Words from the letters in DERIVATIONS

Words that end like DERIVATIONS

Common words that share the ending -ATIONS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.

regulationsapplicationscalculationscombinationsimplicationsoperationsaccusationsallegationsallocationsalterationsgenerationsindicationslimitationspopulationsconnotationsdeclarationsexpectationsexplanationsobservationspublicationsreservationscomplicationsconversationsillustrations
All words ending in -ATIONS

Derivations: quick answers

Is DERIVATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DERIVATIONS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DERIVATIONS worth?
DERIVATIONS scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does derivations mean?
derivations is the plural of derivation, which means “the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)”. It has 6 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DERIVATIONS?
You can make 1667 shorter words from DERIVATIONS, such as DERIVATION, DEVIATIONS, DIVINATORS, OVARITIDES. See the full list.