______ is a process of word formation by which new words are formed by attaching prefixes or suffixes to the base form?

______ is a process of word formation by which new words are formed by attaching prefixes or suffixes to the base form?

Explanation
  • Derivation forms new words by adding prefixes or suffixes (e.g., happy → unhappy, teach → teacher).
  • It differs from compounding, which combines whole words (e.g., sunflower, notebook).