What is zero derivation?

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What is zero derivation?

Zero derivation, also known as conversion or functional shift, is a process in word formation where a word changes its grammatical category or part of speech without any changes in its form. This means that a word can be used as a different part of speech without any affixes or modifications. For example, the noun "email" can be used as a verb without any changes in its form, as in "I will email you later."