Morphemes in “output”
“output” has 2 morphemes: out- + put.
out
prefix
+
put
root
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are out- + put.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| out- | derivational prefix | bound | surpassing; outside |
| put | free root | free | put into a certain place or abstract location |
How the word is built
put → output
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “put” 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 "output"?
"output" has two morphemes: out- + put.
How do you break "output" into morphemes?
out- + put. The root is "put"; out- is a derivational prefix.
What is the root word of "output"?
The root of "output" is "put", built up as put → output.
Is this morphology tool free?
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