Understanding Morphemes

Words are composed of morphemes; they are parts of words that can be broken down. When combined they make more complex words. For example, "create" means to make. It is a base word. "Re" is a prefix which means to do again. When combined, they form recreate which is to make again, other examples include redo or remake. Their origins are said to be from Greek or Latin.By understanding morphemes, we can understand more complicated words. If we focus on mastering morphology, we can improve our reading and writing skills and increase our vocabulary.