Noun

die Ableitung

Plural: die Ableitungen
Based on: ab, ableiten
1.

the diverting, the "leading away"

Opposite: Zuleitung
(For conduits.)
2.

the derivative

(In math. NOT for finance. The word there is "das Derivat")

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The Meaning of “leiten”

"leiten" means "to lead". But what's the difference to "führen"? And what does leading have to do with tap water? This and more is what we'll find out today.

Vocab: leiten, die Leitung, der Leiter, die Einleitung, umleiten, ableiten, begleiten,

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How many meanings does the German word 'Ableitung' have?

Ableitung has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the diverting, the "leading away", 2. the derivative .

What is the gender of 'Ableitung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Ableitung'?

die Ableitungen

What is 'Ableitung' related to?

The word 'Ableitung' is related to ab and ableiten.

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The Meaning of “leiten”
"leiten" means "to lead". But what's the difference to "führen"? And what does leading have to do with tap water? This and more is what we'll find out today.
Vocab: leiten, die Leitung, der Leiter, die Einleitung, umleiten, ableiten, begleiten,
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