Morphemes in “movement”
“movement” has 2 morphemes: move + -ment.
move
root
+
ment
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are move + -ment.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| move | free root | free | the act of deciding to do something |
| -ment | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
move → movement
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “move” 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 "movement"?
"movement" has two morphemes: move + -ment.
How do you break "movement" into morphemes?
move + -ment. The root is "move"; -ment is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "movement"?
The root of "movement" is "move", built up as move → movement.
Is this morphology tool free?
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