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- DictionaryRoot/ro͞ot/
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.
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.
the organ of a higher plant that anchors the rest of the plant in the ground, absorbs water and mineral salts from the soil, and does not bear leaves or buds. (loosely) any of the branches of such an organ. any plant part, such as a rhizome or tuber, that is similar to a root in structure, function, or appearance.
noun. the place where something begins, where it springs into being. “communism's Russian root ” synonyms: beginning, origin, rootage, source. see more.
ROOT meaning: 1 : the part of a plant that grows underground, gets water from the ground, and holds the plant in place; 2 : the part of a tooth, hair, fingernail, etc., that is attached to the body
the part of a plant that grows under the ground and gets water and food from the soil. Examples. Pull the weed up by its roots. Plants absorb water through their roots. Many of these roots are edible. Cactuses have extremely long roots. The tree roots prevent the soil from being washed away by heavy rain.
1. a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing nutriment and moisture. 2. a similar organ developed from some other part of a plant, as one of those by which ivy clings to its support.
Root Definition. The part of a plant, usually below the ground, that lacks nodes, shoots, and leaves, holds the plant in position, draws water and nourishment from the soil, and stores food. Any underground part of a plant, as a rhizome.
1. a. The usually underground portion of a plant that lacks buds, leaves, or nodes and serves as support, draws minerals and water from the surrounding soil, and sometimes stores food. b. Any of various other underground plant parts, especially an underground stem such as a rhizome, corm, or tuber. 2. a.
Definition of root noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
