\ ˈrüt
, ˈru̇t
\
, ˈru̇t
\
Definition of root
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves
b
: any subterranean plant part (such as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock, or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible
2a
: the part of a tooth within the socket
also
: any of the processes into which this part is often divided — see tooth illustration
b
: the enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin
c
: the proximal end of a nerve
d
: the part of an organ or physical structure by which it is attached to the body
the root of the tongue
3a
: something that is an origin or source (as of a condition or quality)
the love of money is the root of all evil — 1 Timothy 6:10 (King James Version)
b
: one or more progenitors of a group of descendants
—usually used in plural
c
: an underlying support : basis
d
: the essential core : heart
—often used in the phrase at root
e
: close relationship with an environment : tie
—usually used in plural they put down roots in a farming community
4a
: a quantity taken an indicated number of times as an equal factor
2 is a fourth root of 16
b
: a number that reduces an equation to an identity when it is substituted for one variable
5a
: the lower part : base
b
: the part by which an object is attached to something else
6
: the simple element inferred as the basis from which a word is derived by phonetic change or by extension (such as composition or the addition of an affix or inflectional ending)
7
: the lowest tone of a chord (such as C in a C minor chord) when the tones are arranged in ascending thirds
8
computers
: a level of access to a computer system that allows complete access to files on the system and complete control over the system's functions
—usually used before another noun root userroot directory
root
verb (1)
rooted;
rooting;
roots
Definition of root (Entry 2 of 5)
1a
: to furnish with or enable to develop roots
b
: to fix or implant by or as if by roots
2
: to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots
—usually used with out root out dissenters
root
verb (2)
rooted;
rooting;
roots
Definition of root (Entry 3 of 5)
: to turn over, dig up, or discover and bring to light
—usually used with out root out the cause of the problem
root
verb (3)
\ ˈrüt
also ˈru̇t
\
also ˈru̇t
\
rooted;
rooting;
roots
Definition of root (Entry 4 of 5)
1
: to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer
2
: to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something
Root
biographical name
\ ˈrüt
, ˈru̇t\
, ˈru̇t\
Definition of Root (Entry 5 of 5)
Elihu 1845–1937 American lawyer and statesman
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Other Words from root
Noun
rooted
\ ˈrü-təd
, ˈru̇- \
adjective
, ˈru̇- \
adjective
rootedness
noun
rootless
\ ˈrüt-ləs
, ˈru̇t- \
adjective
, ˈru̇t- \
adjective
rootlessness
noun
rootlike
\ ˈrüt-ˌlīk
, ˈru̇t- \
adjective
, ˈru̇t- \
adjective
Verb (3)
rooter
noun