Subderivative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subderivative is a noun meaning (linguistics) A word derived indirectly, from a derivative of another.
Meaning
(linguistics) A word derived indirectly, from a derivative of another.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) A generalization of the notion of a derivative, defined as the slope of a line that either touches, or is everywhere below the line of a convex function.
Example Sentences
"Friendliness" is a subderivative: it is derived from "friendly", which comes from "friend".
Word Forms
- subderivatives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derivate, derivative, deverbal, denominal, deadjectival, child.
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