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zero derivation

Noun

Meaning

zero derivation (countable and uncountable, plural zero derivations)

(linguistics) The derivation of a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification; anthimeria.

zero-derivation (countable and uncountable, plural zero-derivations)

Alternative spelling of zero derivation

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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zero-derivation

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