Morphemes in “futuristic”
“futuristic” has 3 morphemes: future + -ist + -ic.
futur
root
+
ist
suffix
+
ic
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are future + -ist + -ic.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| future (written futur) | free root | free | the time yet to come |
| -ist | derivational suffix | bound | a person who practises or believes in |
| -ic | derivational suffix | bound | relating to, having the nature of |
How the word is built
future → futuristic
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “future” 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 "futuristic"?
"futuristic" has three morphemes: future + -ist + -ic.
How do you break "futuristic" into morphemes?
future + -ist + -ic. The root is "future"; -ist is a derivational suffix, -ic is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "futuristic"?
The root of "futuristic" is "future", built up as future → futuristic.
Is this morphology tool free?
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