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Definition of derivational word

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
copied — an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: a copy of a famous painting.
derived — to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from).
imitative — imitating; copying; given to imitation.
unoriginal — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.

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