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derivational

UK
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənl/
US
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənl/
derivationaladjective
more derivational
Comp.
most derivational
Super.
UK
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənl/
US
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənl/
Translations
dérivationnelLinguistique.
The derivational process in linguistics can create words like 'happiness' from 'happy'.
Le processus dérivationnel en linguistique peut créer des mots comme « happiness » à partir de « happy ».
Definitions
Relating to the process of forming a new word on the basis of an existing word, often by adding a prefix or suffix.
The derivational process in linguistics can create words like 'happiness' from 'happy'.
Synonyms
derivative
derived
resultant
consequential
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