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compound word vs derivative

derivative vs compound word

compound word and derivative both are nouns.

compound word is not an adjective while derivative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound word Yes No No No
derivative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, derivative is a hypernym of compound word; that is, derivative is a word with a broader meaning than compound word:
  • compound word: a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
  • derivative: (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
compound word (noun) derivative (noun)
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
compound word (adjective) derivative (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation
Difference between compound word and derivative

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