Meaning of the word derivational in English

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derivational

US /ˌdɛr.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən.əl/
UK /ˌdɛr.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən.əl/

Adjective

relating to or involving derivation, especially in linguistics

Example:
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The study focused on the derivational morphology of English verbs.
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A derivational affix changes the part of speech or meaning of a word.