Morphemes in “irrigation”
“irrigation” has 2 morphemes: irrigate + -ion.
irrigat
root
+
ion
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are irrigate + -ion.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| irrigate (written irrigat) | free root | free | supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams |
| -ion | derivational suffix | bound | action, process or result of |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "irrigation"?
"irrigation" has two morphemes: irrigate + -ion.
How do you break "irrigation" into morphemes?
irrigate + -ion. -ion is a derivational suffix.
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