root

Definition

• n. (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
• n. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
• n. a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
• n. the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support

Word forms

Past participle

rooted

Present participle

rooting

Past tense

rooted

Third person singular

roots

Example sentences

1. n.

   The root of the problem lies in poor communication.

2. vt.

   We need to root out the causes of the issue to find a solution.

3. vi.

   The plants will root in the soil if you water them regularly.