Root — synonyms, definition

1. root (o) Austral, NZ, vulgar

beginning cause derivation inception root-stock source whence

2. root (Noun) Austral, NZ, vulgar

ancestor antecedent ascendant ascendent ass assumption base basis beginning birthplace boff branch bulb cause centre core cradle cutting derivation element • • •

root (Noun) — (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds, leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground.

root (Noun) — The place where something begins, where it springs into being. ex. "communism's Russian root"

root (Noun) — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. ex. "thematic vowels are part of the root"

root (Noun) — A number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number.

root (Noun) — The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.

root (Noun) — Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent).

root (Noun) — A simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes.

root (Noun) — The part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support.

root (Noun) — Slang for sexual intercourse.

root (Noun) — (computing) the highest directory of a directory structure.

anatomical structure bodily structure body structure carnal knowledge coition coitus complex body part congress copulation descriptor flesh and blood form intercourse number plant organ point relation relative set sex act • • • Hottentot bread Hottentot's bread adventitious root ancestress birthplace briarroot calamus carrot cassava chicory chicory root cocoyam cradle cube root dasheen derivation eddo father forbear forebear • • • bark cement cementum parenchyma root cap root hair root system rootage tooth

3. root (Verb) Austral, NZ, vulgar

acclaim applaud bang be intimate bed bonk catechize cheer chin diddle dig in do it eff embed entrench fix frig get it on get laid have a go at it • • •

root (Verb) — Take root and begin to grow. ex. "this plant roots quickly"

root (Verb) — Come into existence, originate. ex. "The problem roots in her depression"

root (Verb) — Plant by the roots.

root (Verb) — Dig with the snout. ex. "the pig was rooting for truffles"

root (Verb) — Become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style. ex. "He finally rooted down"

root (Verb) — Cause to take roots.

root (Verb) — Have sexual intercourse.

become copulate couple cut into delve dig grow mate pair plant set stabilise stabilize turn over fornicate have roost take