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root

noun
  1. the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
    tooth root
  2. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
    stem
  3. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
    etymon
  4. the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
    solution
  5. the place where something begins, where it springs into being
    beginning
  6. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
    antecedent
  7. (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
  8. a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
verb
  1. take root and begin to grow
    “this plant roots quickly”
  2. cause to take roots
  3. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
    settle
  4. dig with the snout
    “the pig was rooting for truffles”
    routrootle
  5. plant by the roots
  6. come into existence, originate
    “The problem roots in my depression.”