Morphemes in “reappearance”
“reappearance” has 3 morphemes: re- + appear + -ance.
re
prefix
+
appear
root
+
ance
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are re- + appear + -ance.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| re- | derivational prefix | bound | again, back |
| appear | free root | free | give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect |
| -ance | derivational suffix | bound | state, quality or action of |
How the word is built
appear → reappear → reappearance
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “appear” 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 "reappearance"?
"reappearance" has three morphemes: re- + appear + -ance.
How do you break "reappearance" into morphemes?
re- + appear + -ance. The root is "appear"; re- is a derivational prefix, -ance is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "reappearance"?
The root of "reappearance" is "appear", built up as appear → reappear → reappearance.
Is this morphology tool free?
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