zero derivation

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

zero-derivation

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌzɪəɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˌziɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/

Noun[edit]

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.

Derived terms[edit]

zero derive

See also[edit]

conversion

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