Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Deverbal Noun.
Deverbal Noun - as a noun
A noun that is derived from a verb
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verbal nounHypernyms (Closely Related)
common nounHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The creation of a deverbal noun from a verb is a common linguistic phenomenon."
"In English, gerunds are a type of deverbal noun."
"The deverbal noun 'jump' can be formed from the verb 'to jump'."
"A deverbal noun is often used as a subject in a sentence."
"She enjoys the process of deverbalization, which involves creating deverbal nouns."