deverbative
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈvɜːrbətɪv/
KK: /dɪˈvɜrbətɪv/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a word that is formed from a verb, often used to describe nouns or adjectives that are derived from verbs.
Example
The term 'deverbative' describes words like 'teacher' that come from the verb 'teach'.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the term deverbative?
Yeah, it's when a word is formed from a verb, right?
Exactly! Like how 'teacher' comes from 'teach' — that's a deverbative.
That's a cool way to look at it; language is so interesting!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
derived
inflected
verbal
Antonyms
original
base
simple
noun
Definition
A word that is formed from a verb and has a related meaning, often used to create nouns or adjectives from verbs.
Example
The word 'runner' is a deverbative because it comes from the verb 'run'.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a deverbative before?
I think so, but I’m not exactly sure what it means.
It's a word derived from a verb, like how 'running' comes from 'run'.
Root Explanation
Deverbative is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "verbum" (meaning word). The term refers to a form that is derived from a verb, indicating a word that has been transformed or derived from another word, particularly a verb.
Memory Tip
Think of 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away' and 'verbum' meaning 'word' — this helps you remember that a deverbative is a word that comes from a verb.
Visually Confused Words
devorative
reverberative
verberative
adversative
versative
revertive
divertive
deviative