Morphemes in “inaccessible”
“inaccessible” has 3 morphemes: in- + access + -ible.
in
prefix
+
access
root
+
ible
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are in- + access + -ible.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| in- | derivational prefix | bound | not |
| access | free root | free | the right to enter |
| -ible | derivational suffix | bound | capable of being (form of -able) |
How the word is built
access → accessible → inaccessible
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “access” 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 "inaccessible"?
"inaccessible" has three morphemes: in- + access + -ible.
How do you break "inaccessible" into morphemes?
in- + access + -ible. The root is "access"; in- is a derivational prefix, -ible is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "inaccessible"?
The root of "inaccessible" is "access", built up as access → accessible → inaccessible.
Is this morphology tool free?
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