Derivational Affix
Derivational Affix
A derivational affix is an affix by means of which one word is formed (derived) from another. The derived word is often of a different word class from the original.
In contrast to an inflectional affix, a derivational affix:
- is not part of an obligatory set of affixes
- generally occurs closer to the root
- generally is more meaningful, and
- is more likely to result in a form that has a somewhat idiosyncratic meaning.
(English)
- Joyful
- Joyfulness
- Stapler
Page/s: 342
Source: Mish 1991
Mish, Frederick (editor). 1991.Webster's ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 1,564 pages. 0877795088; indexed 0877795096; deluxe 087779510X.
Page/s: 62
Source: Hartmann and Stork 1972
Hartmann, R.R.K., and F.C. Stork. 1972.Dictionary of language and linguistics. London: Applied Science.
Page/s: 89
Source: Crystal 1985
Crystal, David. 1985.A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics. 2nd edition. New York: Basil Blackwell.
Page/s: 81–82, 99
Source: Bybee 1985
Bybee, Joan L. 1985.Morphology: A study of the relation between meaning and form. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Broader Terms
More specific terms
- NT3 ↓ Productive Affix
- NT3 ↓ Unproductive Affix
Related terms
- RT⇆ Derivation
- RT⇆ Inflectional Affix
- RT⇆ Root
- RT⇆ Stem
- ExactMatch: https://glossary.sil.org/term/derivational-affix
