The process of creating new words from existing words (e.g., creating verbs from nouns)by affixation is called
A)morphing.
B)inflection.
C)hierarchy.
D)derivation.

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Derivation is the process of creating new words (derivatives) by adding prefixes or suffixes to existing words, changing their form and often their part of speech, such as creating verbs from nouns.

The Process of Creating New Words from Existing Words (E