derivedness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈɹaɪvdnəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dɛˈɹaɪvdnəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dɪˈɹaɪvədnəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English derived Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English derivedness From derived + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being derived; derivativity.
- (countable) A derived characteristic; a derivation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| derivednesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |