Deverbal nouns are nouns that are derived from verbs or verb phrases.
Formation
Hausa Verbal nouns and deverbal nouns are distinct syntactic word classes. Functionally, deverbal nouns operate as autonomous common nouns, while verbal nouns retain verbal characteristics.
French There are two connotations of the deverbal nouns: one formed without any suffix (e.g. ), or any noun descending from a verb (e.g. ).
See also Denominal verb Gerund Verbal noun
References
Further reading
A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. Longman Publication. Page. 1288 (Chapter 17)