Meaning of 'root'

noun

the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support

Synonyms: tooth root

noun

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

Synonyms: stem

noun

a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

Synonyms: etymon

noun

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

Synonyms: solution

noun

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

Synonyms: beginning

noun

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

Synonyms: antecedent

noun

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes

noun

a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number

verb

take root and begin to grow

Example: "this plant roots quickly"

verb

cause to take roots

verb

become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

Synonyms: settle

verb

dig with the snout

Example: "the pig was rooting for truffles"

Synonyms: rout rootle

verb

plant by the roots

verb

come into existence, originate

Example: "The problem roots in my depression."