How to say root and what does root mean?
root
noun, verb
How to pronounce root?
The word root sounds like root
/rut/
What is the definition of root?
nouna simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
nounsomeone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
verbbecome settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
noun(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
nounthe set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
nounthe place where something begins, where it springs into being
Examples
- communism's Russian root
verbdig with the snout
Examples
- the pig was rooting for truffles
nouna number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
noun(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
verbcause to take roots
verbcheer for
Examples
- She roots for the Broncos
verbcome into existence, originate
Examples
- The problem roots in her depression
verbplant by the roots
verbtake root and begin to grow
Examples
- this plant roots quickly
nounthe embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
