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derivation
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨɾiˈvasɐ̃w̃/de·ri·va·ção
Definition
1The process of forming a word from another word or base, typically by adding affixes.
Usage examples
“The derivation of 'happiness' from 'happy' is clear.”
“Linguists study word derivation patterns.”
Common combinations
word derivationprocess of derivationderivational morphology