Morphemes in “disorganization”
“disorganization” has 3 morphemes: dis- + organize + -ation.
dis
prefix
+
organiz
root
+
ation
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are dis- + organize + -ation.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| dis- | derivational prefix | bound | not, apart, away; reverse the action |
| organize (written organiz) | free root | free | create (as an entity) |
| -ation | derivational suffix | bound | action, process or result of |
How the word is built
organize → organization → disorganization
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “organize” 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 "disorganization"?
"disorganization" has three morphemes: dis- + organize + -ation.
How do you break "disorganization" into morphemes?
dis- + organize + -ation. The root is "organize"; dis- is a derivational prefix, -ation is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "disorganization"?
The root of "disorganization" is "organize", built up as organize → organization → disorganization.
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