underived

/ʌndɪˈvaɪvd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Derived from or using no word or words other than the root word itself, especially of a word.

“The linguist explained that this term was an underived word from an ancient language.”

2. noun

A word that has not been derived from another word by any process, especially of a root word.

“The underived root words in the language are the foundation of its vocabulary.”

Synonyms

  • primitive
  • root

Antonyms

  • derived