Morphemes in “offset”
“offset” has 2 morphemes: off- + set.
off
prefix
+
set
root
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are off- + set.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| off- | derivational prefix | bound | away, apart (particle used as a prefix) |
| set | free root | free | (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed |
How the word is built
set → offset
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “set” 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 "offset"?
"offset" has two morphemes: off- + set.
How do you break "offset" into morphemes?
off- + set. The root is "set"; off- is a derivational prefix.
What is the root word of "offset"?
The root of "offset" is "set", built up as set → offset.
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