______ is a process of word formation by which new words are formed by attaching prefixes or suffixes to the base form?

Answer: Derivation
Explanation
  • Derivation forms new words by adding prefixes or suffixes (e.g., happy → unhappy, teach → teacher).
  • It differs from compounding, which combines whole words (e.g., sunflower, notebook).
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