On Semantic Potential of Derivative Adjectives In Dîvânü Lügâti̇’t-Türk

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This paper analyses grammatical and semantical structures of derivative adjectives in Dîvânü Lügâti’t-Türk. Therefore, the analysis of the grammatical and semantical structures of the derivative adjectives is based on concrete contextual examples from this encyclopedia which encompasses all the features of Turkic languages in the 11th century. Therefore, an analysis like this should contribute to the study of Turkish language from a diachronic perspective. Besides, the analysis should contribute to a better understanding of grammatical and semantical structures of Turkish language, considering the fact that the paper analyzes the linguistic characteristics of derivative adjectives. The results obtained from the analysis should contribute to better knowledge and understanding of suffixal word formation in Turkish language.