Morphemes in “redevelopment”
“redevelopment” has 3 morphemes: re- + develop + -ment.
re
prefix
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develop
root
+
ment
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are re- + develop + -ment.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| re- | derivational prefix | bound | again, back |
| develop | free root | free | make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation |
| -ment | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
develop → redevelop → redevelopment
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “develop” 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 "redevelopment"?
"redevelopment" has three morphemes: re- + develop + -ment.
How do you break "redevelopment" into morphemes?
re- + develop + -ment. The root is "develop"; re- is a derivational prefix, -ment is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "redevelopment"?
The root of "redevelopment" is "develop", built up as develop → redevelop → redevelopment.
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