Morphemes in “interconnected”
“interconnected” has 3 morphemes: inter- + connect + -ed.
inter
prefix
+
connect
root
+
ed
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are inter- + connect + -ed.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| inter- | derivational prefix | bound | between, among |
| connect | free root | free | connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces |
| -ed | inflectional suffix | bound | past tense / past participle |
How the word is built
connect → interconnect → interconnected
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “connect” 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 "interconnected"?
"interconnected" has three morphemes: inter- + connect + -ed.
How do you break "interconnected" into morphemes?
inter- + connect + -ed. The root is "connect"; inter- is a derivational prefix, -ed is a inflectional suffix.
What is the root word of "interconnected"?
The root of "interconnected" is "connect", built up as connect → interconnect → interconnected.
Is this morphology tool free?
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