Morphemes in “inconsiderate”
“inconsiderate” has 3 morphemes: in- + consider + -ate.
in
prefix
+
consider
root
+
ate
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are in- + consider + -ate.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| in- | derivational prefix | bound | not |
| consider | free root | free | deem to be |
| -ate | derivational suffix | bound | having, full of (adj); to make (verb) |
How the word is built
consider → considerate → inconsiderate
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “consider” 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 "inconsiderate"?
"inconsiderate" has three morphemes: in- + consider + -ate.
How do you break "inconsiderate" into morphemes?
in- + consider + -ate. The root is "consider"; in- is a derivational prefix, -ate is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "inconsiderate"?
The root of "inconsiderate" is "consider", built up as consider → considerate → inconsiderate.
Is this morphology tool free?
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