Derivational

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving derivation, especially the formation of new words from existing words.

Etymology

From 'derivation' plus the suffix '-al' (relating to); common in linguistic terminology.

Kelly Says

Derivational morphology is how linguists study word families—like how 'happy', 'unhappy', 'happily', and 'happiness' are all connected through derivation!

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