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root > 15 senses
NOUN1root(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
2root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
3root, beginning, origin, rootage, sourceThe place where something begins, where it springs into being
4rootA number that when multiplied by itself some number of times equals a given number
5root, solutionThe set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
6root, ancestor, ascendant, ascendent, antecedentSomeone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
7root, etymonA simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
8root, tooth rootThe part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
VERB1rootTake root and begin to grow
2rootCome into existence, originate
3rootPlant by the roots
4root, rout, rootleDig with the snout
5root, side, pullTake sides with
6root, settle, take root, steady down, settle downBecome settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
7rootCause to take roots
root > pronunciation
Soundsruw't
Rhymesabsolute, acute, arrowroot, and 76 more rhymes in uwt at the HyperDic website...
root > noun 1, plant
Meaning(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.
Categorybotany, phytology
Part ofrootage, root system
Partsroot cap; root hair; bark
Narrowercalamus; taro, cocoyam, dasheen, eddo; ginseng; horseradish, horseradish root; radish; chicory, chicory root; salsify, oyster plant; Hottentot bread, Hottentot's bread; briarroot; orrisroot, orris; sarsaparilla root; licorice root; senega; mandrake root, mandrake; cassava, manioc; carrot; parsnip; pneumatophore; taproot; adventitious root; rootlet; prop root
Broaderplant organ
Substancesparenchyma
Verbsroot; root
root > noun 2, communication
Meaning(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.
Synonymsroot word, base, stem, theme, radical
Categorylinguistics
Broaderform, word form, signifier, descriptor
Adjectivesradical
root > noun 3, location
MeaningThe place where something begins, where it springs into being.
Examples"communism's Russian root"
Synonymsbeginning, origin, rootage, source
Narrowerderivation; spring; fountainhead, headspring, head; headwaters; wellhead, wellspring; jumping-off place, point of departure; birthplace, cradle, place of origin, provenance; home; point source; trail head, trailhead
Broaderpoint
Verbsroot
root > noun 4, quantity
MeaningA number that when multiplied by itself some number of times equals a given number.
Narrowersquare root; cube root
Broadernumber
root > noun 5, group
MeaningThe set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
Synonymssolution
Broaderset
root > noun 6, person
MeaningSomeone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent).
Synonymsancestor, ascendant, ascendent, antecedent
Narrowerancestress; forebear, forbear; forefather, father, sire; foremother; progenitor, primogenitor
Broaderrelative, relation
Contrarydescendant, descendent
root > noun 7, communication
MeaningA simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes.
Synonymsetymon
Broaderform, word form, signifier, descriptor
root > noun 8, body
MeaningThe part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support.
Synonymstooth root
Part oftooth
Partscementum, cement
Broaderstructure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
root > verb 1, change
MeaningTake root and begin to grow.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Examples"this plant roots quickly"
Broadergrow
Similar toroot
Nounsroot; rooting
root > verb 2, stative
MeaningCome into existence, originate.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Examples"The problem roots in her depression"
Broaderbecome
Nounsroot, rootage
root > verb 3, contact
MeaningPlant by the roots.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderplant, set
Nounsroot
root > verb 4, contact
MeaningDig with the snout.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"the pig was rooting for truffles"
Synonymsrout, rootle
Broaderdig, delve, cut into, turn over
root > verb 5, competition
MeaningTake sides with. Align oneself with. Show strong sympathy for.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Examples"We all rooted for the home team"
Synonymsside, pull
Broaderback, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support
root > verb 6, change
MeaningBecome settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymssettle, take root, steady down, settle down
Narrowerroost
Broaderstabilize, stabilise
root > verb 7, change
MeaningCause to take roots.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broadergrow
Similar toroot
Nounsrooting

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