Morphemes in “unchangeable”
“unchangeable” has 3 morphemes: un- + change + -able.
un
prefix
+
change
root
+
able
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are un- + change + -able.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| un- | derivational prefix | bound | not, opposite of; reverse the action |
| change | free root | free | an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another |
| -able | derivational suffix | bound | capable of being; having the quality of |
How the word is built
change → changeable → unchangeable
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “change” 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 "unchangeable"?
"unchangeable" has three morphemes: un- + change + -able.
How do you break "unchangeable" into morphemes?
un- + change + -able. The root is "change"; un- is a derivational prefix, -able is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "unchangeable"?
The root of "unchangeable" is "change", built up as change → changeable → unchangeable.
Is this morphology tool free?
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