Deverbal Noun (Noun)
Meaning
A noun that is derived from a verb.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher's explanation was helpful in understanding the deverbal noun "decision" which was derived from the verb "decide".
- The deverbal noun "painting" is a noun that is formed from the verb "paint" and refers to the art of creating images on a surface.
- The deverbal noun "translation" is a noun that is derived from the verb "translate" and refers to the process of converting text from one language to another.
- The deverbal noun "construction" is a noun that is formed from the verb "construct" and refers to the process of building or creating something.
- The deverbal noun "invitation" is a noun that is derived from the verb "invite" and refers to a formal request to attend an event or gathering.