Morphemes in “domesticated”
“domesticated” has 3 morphemes: domestic + -ate + -ed.
domestic
root
+
at
suffix
+
ed
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are domestic + -ate + -ed.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| domestic | free root | free | of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation |
| -ate (written at) | derivational suffix | bound | to make, to cause, to act on; having |
| -ed | inflectional suffix | bound | past tense / past participle |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "domesticated"?
"domesticated" has three morphemes: domestic + -ate + -ed.
How do you break "domesticated" into morphemes?
domestic + -ate + -ed. -ate is a derivational suffix, -ed is a inflectional suffix.
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