Derivation
Here's a breakdown of that process:
Base word: "differ" (verb, meaning to be unlike or distinct)
Suffix: "-ent" (adjective-forming suffix, often used to describe a characteristic or quality)
Derived word: "different" (adjective, meaning not the same or distinct)
Other examples of this type of derivation:
Persist (verb) → Persistent (adjective)
Depend (verb) → Dependent (adjective)
Here are more examples of derivation where verbs transform into adjectives or nouns by adding
suffixes. These examples go beyond simple ones, showcasing various suffixes:
1. Verb → Adjective
Create → Creative
Suffix: "-ive" (adjective-forming, indicating a quality or tendency)
Meaning: Able to create, showing imagination or originality.
Persist → Persistent
Suffix: "-ent" (adjective-forming, showing a characteristic)
Meaning: Continuing firmly or obstinately.
Attract → Attractive
Suffix: "-ive"
Meaning: Having the quality of drawing attention or interest.
Obey → Obedient
Suffix: "-ent"
Meaning: Willing to follow commands or rules.
2. Verb → Noun
Explain → Explanation
Suffix: "-ation" (noun-forming, indicating the process or result of the verb)
Meaning: A statement or account that makes something clear.
Decide → Decision
Suffix: "-sion" (noun-forming, indicating the action or result of a verb)
Meaning: The conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
Argue → Argument
Suffix: "-ment" (noun-forming, indicating the result or action of the verb)
Meaning: A reason or set of reasons given in support of or against something.
Observe → Observation
Suffix: "-ation"
Meaning: The action or process of closely monitoring something.
Perform → Performance
Suffix: "-ance" (noun-forming, often indicating the quality or action of the verb)
Meaning: The act of carrying out an action, such as a task or artistic presentation.
Inform → Information
Suffix: "-ation"
Meaning: Facts or data provided or learned.
Summary of Common Suffixes:
Adjectives:
o "-ive" (create → creative)
o "-ent" (persist → persistent)
Nouns:
o "-ation" (explain → explanation)
o "-sion" (decide → decision)
o "-ment" (argue → argument)
o "-ance" (perform → performance)
These derivational suffixes help transform verbs into other parts of speech, expanding vocabulary and adding
precision to language use.
