Morphemes in “kingdom”
“kingdom” has 2 morphemes: king + -dom.
king
root
+
dom
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are king + -dom.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| king | free root | free | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom |
| -dom | derivational suffix | bound | state, realm or condition of |
How the word is built
king → kingdom
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “king” 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 "kingdom"?
"kingdom" has two morphemes: king + -dom.
How do you break "kingdom" into morphemes?
king + -dom. The root is "king"; -dom is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "kingdom"?
The root of "kingdom" is "king", built up as king → kingdom.
Is this morphology tool free?
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