What does ROOTS mean?

Roots

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and draws nutrients and water from the soil; the basic cause, source, or origin of something; the underlying support or foundation for something.
• Verb: To establish deeply and firmly; to take root and grow; to derive or originate from a particular source or origin.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ruːts/
• UK: /ruːts/

Origin and Usage: The word "roots" originated from the Old English word "rot," which means "a plants underground part." The word has been used to describe the underground part of a plant since the 14th century. It has also been used to describe the basic cause, source, or origin of something since the 16th century. The verb form of "roots" has been used since the 19th century to describe the act of establishing deeply and firmly.

Synonyms: Noun: base, foundation, origin, source, cause; Verb: establish, embed, implant, ingrain, settle

Related Words: route, outer, torus, store, roset

Example Sentences:

• The roots of the tree spread far and wide, drawing nutrients and water from the soil.
• The roots of the problem lie in a lack of communication between the two parties.
• She rooted the plant in a pot and placed it on the windowsill.
• Their family roots can be traced back to Ireland.