Root Definition
root
noun
- (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
- the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the Italian beginning of the Renaissance"; "Jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River"; "communism's Russian root"
- (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
- a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
- the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
- someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
- a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
- the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
verb
- take root and begin to grow; "this plant roots quickly"
- come into existence, originate; "The problem roots in her depression"
- plant by the roots
- dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles"
- become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"
- cause to take roots
"Root" in song lyrics
See how root is used in real songs:
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"The ax is at the root"
The Ambassador — One Two -
"We're bankrupt and we have bad spiritual root"
The Ambassador — Oh Wretched Man -
"Jestone puts a microphone multiplied by the square root"
Atoms Family — Exposure
Words that rhyme with root
Usage tips for "root"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "root" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for root to find words that pair well.