Where does “derece” come from?

derece (Turkish) comes from Persian درجه, from Arabic دَرَجَة — degree; stair or degree; step.

derece (Turkish): degree

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Persian	درجه	level, extent, rate; degree; rank
2	Arabic	دَرَجَة	degree; stair or degree; step

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