Morphemes in “misinformation”
“misinformation” has 3 morphemes: mis- + inform + -ation.
mis
prefix
+
inform
root
+
ation
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are mis- + inform + -ation.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| mis- | derivational prefix | bound | wrongly, badly |
| inform | free root | free | impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to |
| -ation | derivational suffix | bound | action, process or result of |
How the word is built
inform → information → misinformation
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “inform” 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 "misinformation"?
"misinformation" has three morphemes: mis- + inform + -ation.
How do you break "misinformation" into morphemes?
mis- + inform + -ation. The root is "inform"; mis- is a derivational prefix, -ation is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "misinformation"?
The root of "misinformation" is "inform", built up as inform → information → misinformation.
Is this morphology tool free?
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