Morphemes in “reconsideration”
“reconsideration” has 3 morphemes: re- + consider + -ation.
re
prefix
+
consider
root
+
ation
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are re- + consider + -ation.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| re- | derivational prefix | bound | again, back |
| consider | free root | free | deem to be |
| -ation | derivational suffix | bound | action, process or result of |
How the word is built
consider → reconsider → reconsideration
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “consider” 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 "reconsideration"?
"reconsideration" has three morphemes: re- + consider + -ation.
How do you break "reconsideration" into morphemes?
re- + consider + -ation. The root is "consider"; re- is a derivational prefix, -ation is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "reconsideration"?
The root of "reconsideration" is "consider", built up as consider → reconsider → reconsideration.
Is this morphology tool free?
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