Morphemes in “enrichment”
“enrichment” has 3 morphemes: en- + rich + -ment.
en
prefix
+
rich
root
+
ment
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are en- + rich + -ment.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| en- | derivational prefix | bound | cause to be, put into |
| rich | free root | free | people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group) |
| -ment | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
rich → enrich → enrichment
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “rich” 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 "enrichment"?
"enrichment" has three morphemes: en- + rich + -ment.
How do you break "enrichment" into morphemes?
en- + rich + -ment. The root is "rich"; en- is a derivational prefix, -ment is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "enrichment"?
The root of "enrichment" is "rich", built up as rich → enrich → enrichment.
Is this morphology tool free?
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