Morphemes in “reusable”
“reusable” has 3 morphemes: re- + use + -able.
re
prefix
+
us
root
+
able
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are re- + use + -able.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| re- | derivational prefix | bound | again, back |
| use (written us) | free root | free | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose |
| -able | derivational suffix | bound | capable of being; having the quality of |
How the word is built
use → reuse → reusable
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “use” 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 "reusable"?
"reusable" has three morphemes: re- + use + -able.
How do you break "reusable" into morphemes?
re- + use + -able. The root is "use"; re- is a derivational prefix, -able is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "reusable"?
The root of "reusable" is "use", built up as use → reuse → reusable.
Is this morphology tool free?
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