| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ETYM | Derivation of a word (abbr.) |
| ETYM | Word derivation: Abbr. |
| ETYMOLOGY | Derivation of a word |
| etymology | the derivation of a word. |
| termination | The final letter or letters or syllable of a word, esp. when constituting an element in inflection or derivation |
| terminations | The final letter or letters or syllable of a word, esp. when constituting an element in inflection or derivation |
| aphaeresis | The loss of a sound or sounds at the beginning of a word, e.g., in the derivation of adder from nadder |
