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derivational Meaning & Definition

What Does Derivational Mean?

Derivational is an adjective that means Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.

Derivational in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Antonymsinflectional
Comparative / superlativemore derivational, most derivational

Derivational Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.

Synonyms of Derivational

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Antonyms of Derivational

Word Forms & Grammar

derivational (comparative more derivational, superlative most derivational)

Origin of Derivational

From derivation + -al.

Frequently Asked Questions About Derivational

What part of speech is derivational?

Derivational is an adjective.

What is the opposite of derivational?

The opposite of derivational is inflectional.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of derivational?

The comparative form is more derivational and the superlative form is most derivational.

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