Morphemes in “enclosure”
“enclosure” has 3 morphemes: en- + close + -ure.
en
prefix
+
clos
root
+
ure
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are en- + close + -ure.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| en- | derivational prefix | bound | cause to be, put into |
| close (written clos) | free root | free | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut |
| -ure | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
close → enclose → enclosure
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “close” 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 "enclosure"?
"enclosure" has three morphemes: en- + close + -ure.
How do you break "enclosure" into morphemes?
en- + close + -ure. The root is "close"; en- is a derivational prefix, -ure is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "enclosure"?
The root of "enclosure" is "close", built up as close → enclose → enclosure.
Is this morphology tool free?
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