deverbal
adjective
de·verb·al
(ˌ)dē-ˈvər-bəl 
1
: derived from a verb
the deverbal noun developer is derived from develop
2
: used in derivation from a verb
the deverbal suffix -er in developer
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“Deverbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deverbal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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