Derivationally

/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving derivation or word formation.

Etymology

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'derivational'.

Kelly Says

When linguists discuss how English builds words 'derivationally,' they're describing the systematic ways language creates new meaning from old parts.

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