Derivational
Pronunciation: /ˈˌdɛɹəveɪʃənˈæɫ/
Derivational (adj)
- Used for forming a new word by adding or changing parts, often changing meaning or word class.
- 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.