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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(linguistics) A word derived indirectly, from a derivative of another..
"Friendliness" is a subderivative: it is derived from "friendly", which comes from "friend".
Use subderivative when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Subderivative means (linguistics) A word derived indirectly, from a derivative of another..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
"Friendliness" is a subderivative: it is derived from "friendly", which comes from "friend".
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