Morphemes in “amplifier”
“amplifier” has 3 morphemes: ample + -ify + -er.
ampl
root
+
ifi
suffix
+
er
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are ample + -ify + -er.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| ample (written ampl) | free root | free | more than enough in size or scope or capacity |
| -ify (written ifi) | derivational suffix | bound | to make, to cause to be |
| -er | derivational suffix | bound | a person or thing that does (agent); also 'more' when comparative |
How the word is built
ample → amplify → amplifier
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “ample” is where the chain starts.
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Segmentation derived from MorphyNet (Batsuren, Bella & Giunchiglia, 2021; CC BY-SA 3.0, built from Wiktionary), with hand-written affix glosses and root meanings from WordNet. Reviewed for classroom use; tell us if you spot an error.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "amplifier"?
"amplifier" has three morphemes: ample + -ify + -er.
How do you break "amplifier" into morphemes?
ample + -ify + -er. The root is "ample"; -ify is a derivational suffix, -er is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "amplifier"?
The root of "amplifier" is "ample", built up as ample → amplify → amplifier.
Is this morphology tool free?
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