definition : The process of obtaining or coming from a source.

ex; The complex derivation of the final number required several computational steps.

Noun form 2 : derivative /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

definition: A product or concept that originates from another source; often used in finance or math.

ex; The new musical style was deemed highly derivative of earlier genres.

definition; to take or obtain something

past tense; derived

The committee requires a critical analysis of all relevant literature before approving the research proposal.

the final analysis of the survey data contradicted the initial hypothesis.

The study failed because the principal investigator chose to ignore the warning signs in the raw data.

The primary factor that accelerated the reaction was the increase in temperature

the initial result was not what was expected, given all the known factors