"zero derivation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌzɪəɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/ [UK], /ˌziɹəʊ ˈdɛɹɪˌveɪʃən/ [US] Forms: zero derivations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} zero derivation (countable and uncountable, plural zero derivations)
  1. (linguistics) The derivation of a word from another word (of a differing part of speech) without modification; anthimeria. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Linguistics Synonyms: zero-derivation Derived forms: zero derive Related terms: conversion
    Sense id: en-zero_derivation-en-noun-HJn050ll Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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