root

the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

“thematic vowels are part of the stem”

a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

“the Italian beginning of the Renaissance”

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

(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

a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number

take root and begin to grow

“this plant roots quickly”

cause to take roots

become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style

“He finally settled down”

dig with the snout

“the pig was rooting for truffles”

plant by the roots

cheer for

“She roots for the Broncos”

come into existence, originate

“The problem roots in her depression”