What is an unproductive affix?

Definition
	An unproductive affix is a derivational affix which is no longer used to form new words.

Generic
	An unproductive affix is a kind of
	What is a derivational affix?

Source
	Pei and Gaynor 1954 224

Concept module: unproductive affix
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