zero derivation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The derivation of a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification.

Pronunciation

/ˌzɪəɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/ /ˌziɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/

Word forms

zero derivation zero derivations zero-derivation

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