Derivational

Pronunciation: /ˈˌdɛɹəveɪʃənˈæɫ/

Derivational (adj)

  1. Used for forming a new word by adding or changing parts, often changing meaning or word class.
  2. Relating to a process that creates a related word and may change its meaning or how it is used in a sentence.

Derivational (adjective)

Examples

  • Derivational rules help form new words from existing ones.
  • A derivational suffix can change a word’s meaning.