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