derivation

nounfeminine/dɨɾiˈvasɐ̃w̃/medium

de·ri·va·ção

Definition

The process of forming a word from another word or base, typically by adding affixes.

The derivation of 'happiness' from 'happy' is clear.

Linguists study word derivation patterns.

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Common collocations

word derivationprocess of derivationderivational morphology

Do latim 'derivatio'.