Root
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British pronunciation/ɹˈuːt/
American pronunciation/ˈɹut/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "root"

01

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts

Wiki
root definition and meaning

What is a "root"?

A root is a fundamental part of a plant's structure that typically grows underground, anchoring the plant in the soil and absorbing water and nutrients from the surrounding environment. Roots come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from slender and fibrous to thick and tuberous, depending on the plant species and its habitat. They consist of several key parts, including the root cap, which protects the delicate growing tip, and the root hairs, which increase the surface area for nutrient absorption. Roots also store reserves of energy and nutrients for the plant to use during periods of growth or stress. In addition to anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients, roots play a crucial role in stabilizing soil, preventing erosion, and interacting with soil microorganisms.

02

the core lexical unit from which words are derived and carries the central meaning of a word

What is a "root"?

A root is the most basic part of a word that carries its primary meaning and cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful components. Roots serve as the foundation for word formation, and affixes, such as prefixes or suffixes, can be added to them to create new words or alter their meanings. For example, in the word "unhappiness", the root is "happy", which conveys the core meaning of the word. Roots are essential in linguistics because they help in understanding the meaning and relationships of related words within a language.

03

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

04

a value that, when multiplied by itself a specified number of times, results in the given number

05

the primary cause of something

06

the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair

07

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

08

a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

09

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

to root
01

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

Intransitive
02

to plant by burying the base of a plant in soil

Transitive: to root a plant
03

cheer for

04

(of a plant) to grow and develop roots

Intransitive
05

to have a starting point, origin, or foundation

Intransitive: to root in an origin
06

to help a plant or cutting grow roots

Transitive: to root a plant or cutting
07

become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

root

n

rootage

n

rootage

n

rootless

adj

rootless

adj

rootlet

n

rootlet

n
example
Παράδειγμα
The herbalist used the root of the herb in the remedy, valuing its medicinal properties.
The root of the vegetable was harvested, revealing a crisp and fresh produce ready for cooking.
Last week, the doctor promptly diagnosed the root cause of the symptoms.
Through careful examination, healthcare professionals can diagnose the root cause of symptoms.
The sagacious leader quickly identified the root of the problem and implemented effective solutions.
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