Morphemes in “factual”
“factual” has 2 morphemes: fact + -ual.
fact
root
+
ual
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are fact + -ual.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| fact | free root | free | a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred |
| -ual | derivational suffix | bound | relating to, of the kind of (form of -al) |
How the word is built
fact → factual
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “fact” 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 "factual"?
"factual" has two morphemes: fact + -ual.
How do you break "factual" into morphemes?
fact + -ual. The root is "fact"; -ual is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "factual"?
The root of "factual" is "fact", built up as fact → factual.
Is this morphology tool free?
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