Examples of Derivative Nouns:
Derivative nouns are nouns formed from other words, usually verbs or adjectives, using suffixes or other grammatical processes. Here are some examples categorized by their derivational processes:
1. Nouns from Verbs:
* -er/-or: worker, painter, actor, conductor, advisor
* -ing: singing, dancing, walking, running, writing
* -ment: movement, agreement, payment, judgment, development
* -tion/-sion: creation, discussion, action, revision, collision
* -ance/-ence: importance, reliance, difference, resistance, independence
* -ity: activity, ability, sanity, curiosity, reality
2. Nouns from Adjectives:
* -ness: kindness, happiness, sadness, darkness, seriousness
* -ity: clarity, reality, maturity, security, possibility
* -th: depth, width, length, strength, truth
3. Other Processes:
* Compounding: sunrise, waterfall, butterfly, haircut, rainbow
* Conversion/Zero Derivation: walk (verb) → walk (noun), run (verb) → run (noun)
* Clipping: photo (from photograph), phone (from telephone), exam (from examination)
Examples in Sentences:
* The worker was very efficient.
* They enjoyed the singing at the concert.
* The agreement was signed by all parties involved.
* The clarity of the explanation was appreciated.
* The sunset was breathtaking.
* She took a quick walk in the park.
These are just a few examples of derivative nouns. There are many more ways to form nouns from other words in English.