Morphemes in “freedom”
“freedom” has 2 morphemes: free + -dom.
free
root
+
dom
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are free + -dom.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | free root | free | able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint |
| -dom | derivational suffix | bound | state, realm or condition of |
How the word is built
free → freedom
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “free” 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 "freedom"?
"freedom" has two morphemes: free + -dom.
How do you break "freedom" into morphemes?
free + -dom. The root is "free"; -dom is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "freedom"?
The root of "freedom" is "free", built up as free → freedom.
Is this morphology tool free?
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