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V. According to the number of the derivational elements.—In fisher, as compared with fish, there is but one derivational affix.

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

According to the historical origin of the derivational elements.

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

The derivational element -ihl “in the house” does not mitigate this vagueness or generality; inikw-ihl is still “fire in the house” or “burn in the house.”

From Language An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Sapir, Edward

At present it is a derivational syllable by which we can convert an adjective into an adverb: brave, brave-ly.

From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)

As far as Latin and Greek are concerned, their inflection consists essentially of the fusing of elements that express logically impure relational concepts with radical elements and with elements expressing derivational concepts.

From Language An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Sapir, Edward