Morphemes in “disconnection”
“disconnection” has 3 morphemes: dis- + connect + -ion.
dis
prefix
+
connect
root
+
ion
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are dis- + connect + -ion.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| dis- | derivational prefix | bound | not, apart, away; reverse the action |
| connect | free root | free | connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces |
| -ion | derivational suffix | bound | action, process or result of |
How the word is built
connect → disconnect → disconnection
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “connect” 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 "disconnection"?
"disconnection" has three morphemes: dis- + connect + -ion.
How do you break "disconnection" into morphemes?
dis- + connect + -ion. The root is "connect"; dis- is a derivational prefix, -ion is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "disconnection"?
The root of "disconnection" is "connect", built up as connect → disconnect → disconnection.
Is this morphology tool free?
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