zero-derivation

A form of zero derivation — The derivation of a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification.

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Meanings

nounzero-derivation (countable and uncountable, plural zero-derivations)

plural zero-derivations

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of zero derivation.
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APA

zero-derivation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zero-derivation

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“zero-derivation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zero-derivation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zero-derivation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zero-derivation.

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