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)

1. (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