Morphemes in “prearrangement”
“prearrangement” has 3 morphemes: pre- + arrange + -ment.
pre
prefix
+
arrange
root
+
ment
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are pre- + arrange + -ment.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| pre- | derivational prefix | bound | before |
| arrange | free root | free | put into a proper or systematic order |
| -ment | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
arrange → arrangement → prearrangement
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “arrange” is where the chain starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "prearrangement"?
"prearrangement" has three morphemes: pre- + arrange + -ment.
How do you break "prearrangement" into morphemes?
pre- + arrange + -ment. The root is "arrange"; pre- is a derivational prefix, -ment is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "prearrangement"?
The root of "prearrangement" is "arrange", built up as arrange → arrangement → prearrangement.
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