Denominative: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is typically used in linguistics and language studies to describe words that are derived from nouns, often to name or describe a class, type, or category.

• The word 'teacher' is a denominative form of the noun 'teach'.
• In some languages, adding a specific suffix can create a denominative term.

This word is often used in both linguistics and finance. In linguistics, it refers to words that are formed from another word or root. In finance, it describes a type of financial security whose value depends on or is derived from other underlying assets.

• The word 'happiness' is a derivative of the word 'happy'.
• A stock option is a common type of financial derivative.

Used in a general context, this term indicates that something has been obtained or developed from something else. It is often used in science, mathematics, and everyday language.

• The English word 'camera' is derived from the Latin word 'camera', meaning 'room'.
• Much of our modern technology is derived from earlier inventions and discoveries.