zero derivation

English

Alternative forms

zero-derivation

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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

zero derive

See also

conversion

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