Morphemes in “crazy”
“crazy” has 2 morphemes: craze + -y.
craz
root
+
y
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are craze + -y.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| craze (written craz) | free root | free | an interest followed with exaggerated zeal |
| -y | derivational suffix | bound | characterised by, full of, like (adj); also small/familiar (noun) |
How the word is built
craze → crazy
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “craze” 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 "crazy"?
"crazy" has two morphemes: craze + -y.
How do you break "crazy" into morphemes?
craze + -y. The root is "craze"; -y is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "crazy"?
The root of "crazy" is "craze", built up as craze → crazy.
Is this morphology tool free?
Yes. The Fixie morphological analyzer is free with no signup and runs in your browser.