Definition of DEVERBAL

deverbal

Plural: deverbals

Adj

  • Derived from a verb.

Noun

  • A word, especially a substantive, that is derived from a verb.

Adjective

  • Derived from a verb.

Examples

  • The word ’runner’ is a deverbal adjective, a concept useful for understanding word formations in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + verb + -al.

Synonyms

deverbal noun, deverbative

Scrabble Score: 14

deverbal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
deverbal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deverbal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

deverbal: valid Words With Friends Word