Morphemes in “statement”
“statement” has 2 morphemes: state + -ment.
state
root
+
ment
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are state + -ment.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | free root | free | the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation |
| -ment | derivational suffix | bound | action, result or means of |
How the word is built
state → statement
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 "statement"?
"statement" has two morphemes: state + -ment.
How do you break "statement" into morphemes?
state + -ment. The root is "state"; -ment is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "statement"?
The root of "statement" is "state", built up as state → statement.
Is this morphology tool free?
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