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derivative vs compound word

compound word vs derivative

derivative and compound word both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derivative Yes Yes No No
compound word Yes No No No
As nouns, compound word is a hyponym of derivative; that is, compound word is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derivative:
  • derivative: (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
  • compound word: a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
Other hyponyms of derivative include compound.
derivative (noun) compound word (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(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
derivative (adjective) compound word (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation
Difference between derivative and compound word

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