Derivate relations in Semantics

Derivate relations in Semantics

1. Lexicon contains derived words when their meaning is not predictable.

   • Example in creation of real dictionaries:
     • It's more economical to list many derivates rather than define morphological rules, irregularities and exceptions.  

2. Causative verbs (Inchoative)

   • State, change of state
     • Example (same shape, words grammatically different):
       • The gates open at nine. The gates are open The porters opne the gates.
     • In other cases; the inchoative is morphologically derived from the adjective
       • The apples are ripe The apples are ripening  The sun is ripening the apples

3. Agentive nouns

   • One derived from verbs and ends
     • Example: -er  -or skier, walker, murderer, calaculator, escalator
     • sky- skier

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