Definition of Root
Root
root
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the part of a plant that grows down into the earth and collects nutrients and water;
e.g. The roots of the tree are very big and noticeable from the surface.
(noun)
the part of the tooth that is within the socket or gums;
e.g. She has a cavity in the root of her tooth, so she has to get it pulled out.
(noun)
the basal part of hair that is within the skin;
e.g. The roots of her hair need to be massaged with oil.
(noun)
something that is the source or origin of something;
e.g. They say that money is the root of all evil and greed.
(noun)
someone's original or primary home, environment, or culture;
e.g. She has lived in America for years, but her roots are in India, where she was born.
(noun)
the essential or fundamental matter;
e.g. The root of this matter is the lack of commitment and effort.
(verb)
to establish or implant, as if like a root;
e.g. Good manners and selflessness were rooted in her from the start.
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