Morphemes in “forecast”
“forecast” has 2 morphemes: fore- + cast.
fore
prefix
+
cast
root
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are fore- + cast.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| fore- | derivational prefix | bound | before, in front |
| cast | free root | free | the actors in a play |
How the word is built
cast → forecast
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “cast” 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 "forecast"?
"forecast" has two morphemes: fore- + cast.
How do you break "forecast" into morphemes?
fore- + cast. The root is "cast"; fore- is a derivational prefix.
What is the root word of "forecast"?
The root of "forecast" is "cast", built up as cast → forecast.
Is this morphology tool free?
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