Morphemes in “foreseeable”
“foreseeable” has 3 morphemes: fore- + see + -able.
fore
prefix
+
see
root
+
able
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are fore- + see + -able.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| fore- | derivational prefix | bound | before, in front |
| see | free root | free | the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located |
| -able | derivational suffix | bound | capable of being; having the quality of |
How the word is built
see → foresee → foreseeable
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “see” 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 "foreseeable"?
"foreseeable" has three morphemes: fore- + see + -able.
How do you break "foreseeable" into morphemes?
fore- + see + -able. The root is "see"; fore- is a derivational prefix, -able is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "foreseeable"?
The root of "foreseeable" is "see", built up as see → foresee → foreseeable.
Is this morphology tool free?
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