Subderivative Definition
noun
(linguistics) A word derived indirectly from a derivative of another.
"Friendliness" is a subderivative: it is derived from "friendly", which comes from "friend".
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Other Word Forms of Subderivative
Noun
Singular:
subderivative
Plural:
subderivativesOrigin of Subderivative
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sub- + derivative
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