Morphemes in “reinstated”
“reinstated” has 4 morphemes: re- + in- + state + -ed.
re
prefix
+
in
prefix
+
stat
root
+
ed
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are re- + in- + state + -ed.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| re- | derivational prefix | bound | again, back |
| in- | derivational prefix | bound | not |
| state (written stat) | free root | free | the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation |
| -ed | inflectional suffix | bound | past tense / past participle |
How the word is built
state → instate → reinstate → reinstated
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “state” 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 "reinstated"?
"reinstated" has four morphemes: re- + in- + state + -ed.
How do you break "reinstated" into morphemes?
re- + in- + state + -ed. The root is "state"; re- is a derivational prefix, in- is a derivational prefix, -ed is a inflectional suffix.
What is the root word of "reinstated"?
The root of "reinstated" is "state", built up as state → instate → reinstate → reinstated.
Is this morphology tool free?
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