Chapter 13: Morphological Derivation Semantics

Effect nouns are derived from adjectives.

An action noun is derived from a verb.

Abstract nouns treat the quality as a person.

Characterized nouns are derived from places.

Place nouns are where the referent of the basic noun is to be found.

Person nouns are labels for non-human entities.

Agent/instrument nouns are derived from adjectives.

Affected nouns are derived from verbs.

Place nouns can refer to abstract concepts.

Characterized nouns represent qualities associated with places.