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- Dictionaryroot/ruːt/
noun
- 1. the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres: "cacti have deep and spreading roots" Similar
- 2. the basic cause, source, or origin of something: "money is the root of all evil" Similar
verb
- 1. cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots: "root your own cuttings from stock plants" Similar
- 2. establish deeply and firmly: "vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture"
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ROOT meaning: 1. the part of a plant that grows down into...
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ROOT definicja: 1. the part of a plant that grows down into...
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ROOT translate: корень , корень, (математический) корень....
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- Root: Arabic Translation
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- Root: German Translation
ROOT translate: die Wurzel, die Wurzel, die Wurzel, der...
- Root: French Translation
ROOT translate: racine [feminine], racine [feminine], racine...
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root. / ro̅o̅t,r t /. A plant part that usually grows underground, secures the plant in place, absorbs minerals and water, and stores food manufactured by leaves and other plant parts. Roots grow in a root system.
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Definitions of 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
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