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Term: Count Derived Forms

Description:

Count Derived Forms refer to the various inflected forms of a word that are generated by adding prefixes, suffixes, or altering the form of the base word. These forms are created to indicate different grammatical aspects such as tense, number, gender, and case.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Linguistics

In linguistics, count derived forms are used to show the different variations of a word based on its grammatical function within a sentence.

Example sentence: The count derived forms of the word "run" include "runs," "running," "ran," and "runner."

Sense 2: Mathematics

In mathematics, count derived forms are utilized to demonstrate variations in counting numbers or objects.

Example sentence: The count derived forms of the number "two" are "twice," "two-fold," and "second."

Sense 3: Grammar

In grammar, count derived forms are employed to express different grammatical forms and meanings.

Example sentence: The count derived forms of the noun "dog" include "dogs" (plural) and "dog's" (possessive).