zero derive
zero derive · zero derives · zero derived · zero deriving
To derive a word from another word without modificationTo derive a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification; to perform zero derivation.
UK/ˌzɪəɹəʊ dəˈɹaɪv/US/ˌziɹəʊ dəˈɹaɪv/
Meaning
1 sensesTo derive a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification; to perform zero derivation.
Origin
A back-formation from zero derivation, as if zero + derive.A back-formation from zero derivation, as if zero + derive.
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Forms
zero derives, zero deriving, zero derived, zero derived| Base form | zero derive · to zero derive |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | zero derives |
| Present participle | zero deriving |
| Past simple | zero derived |
| Past participle | zero derived |
regular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle