Morphemes in “disloyalty”
“disloyalty” has 3 morphemes: dis- + loyal + -ty.
dis
prefix
+
loyal
root
+
ty
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are dis- + loyal + -ty.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| dis- | derivational prefix | bound | not, apart, away; reverse the action |
| loyal | free root | free | steadfast in allegiance or duty |
| -ty | derivational suffix | bound | quality or condition of |
How the word is built
loyal → disloyal → disloyalty
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “loyal” 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 "disloyalty"?
"disloyalty" has three morphemes: dis- + loyal + -ty.
How do you break "disloyalty" into morphemes?
dis- + loyal + -ty. The root is "loyal"; dis- is a derivational prefix, -ty is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "disloyalty"?
The root of "disloyalty" is "loyal", built up as loyal → disloyal → disloyalty.
Is this morphology tool free?
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