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make domain-specificity more specific

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also slightly reword the purpose statement to introduce (and explain)
derivations right away.
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# Nix Language
The Nix language is
The Nix language is designed for conveniently creating and composing *derivations* – precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files.
It is:
- *domain-specific*
Its purpose is to conveniently create and compose precise descriptions of how contents of existing files are used to derive new files.
It comes with [built-in functions](@docroot@/language/builtins.md) to integrate with the Nix store, which manages files and performs the derivations declared in the Nix language.
- *declarative*