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derivation vs interfixation

interfixation vs derivation

derivation and interfixation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derivation Yes No No No
interfixation Yes No No No
As nouns, interfixation is a hyponym of derivation; that is, interfixation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derivation:
  • derivation: (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
  • interfixation: derivation of a new word by inserting an interfix between two morphemes.
Other hyponyms of derivation include eponymy.
derivation (noun) interfixation (noun)
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin derivation of a new word by inserting an interfix between two morphemes.
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
Difference between derivation and interfixation

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