raíz

[US]/[raˈiθ]/
[UK]/[raˈis]/

Translation

n.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.; The basic cause, source, or origin of something.; A morpheme that serves as the basic unit of a word.; In mathematics, a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself a specified number of times gives another number.

Example Sentences

the root cause of the problem was never identified.

square roots are a fundamental concept in algebra.

ginger adds a spicy flavor to this stir-fry dish.

the dentist had to extract the damaged tooth root.

even the smallest plants have a complex root system.

we need to find a way to root out the corruption.

she discovered her celtic roots during her trip to ireland.

fanatical supporters are often referred to as rooters.

the candidate struck a chord with grass-roots voters.

languages often share a common latin or greek root.

the company offers a rooting service for mobile phones.

he planted the money tree deep in the soil for better root growth.

can you trace the root of this rumor back to its source?

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