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noun
- 1. the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers: "cacti have deep and spreading roots"
- 2. the basic cause, source, or origin of something: "love of money is the root of all evil"
verb
- 1. cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots: "root your own cuttings from stock plants"
- 2. establish deeply and firmly: "vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture"
The meaning of ROOT is the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves. How to use root in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Root.
Root definition: . See examples of ROOT used in a sentence.
ROOT definition: 1. the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to get water and food and holds the plant…. Learn more.
a. the essential, fundamental, or primary part or nature of something: your analysis strikes at the root of the problem. b. ( as modifier ): the root cause of the problem. 4. (Anatomy) anatomy the embedded portion of a tooth, nail, hair, etc. 5. origin or derivation, esp as a source of growth, vitality, or existence.
Britannica Dictionary definition of ROOT. 1. of a plant. a [no object] : to grow and develop roots. The plants had difficulty rooting in the poor soil. b [+ object] : to make (a plant) grow and develop roots. She rooted the seedlings in pots before planting them in the garden. The lichen rooted itself to the rock.
The root is the part of the plant that's underground. Dig up a potato, and you will unearth its roots. Just pull them off before you cook the potato.
22 meanings: 1. a. the organ of a higher plant that anchors the rest of the plant in the ground, absorbs water and mineral.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of root noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ROOT definition: 1. the part of a plant that grows under the ground and gets water and food from the soil 2. the…. Learn more.
Root definition: The essential part or element; the basic core.
