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Root Definition

(noun)
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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


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cacti have deep and spreading roots

a tree root

root growth

(noun)
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the basic cause, source, or origin of something


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money is the root of all evil

jealousy was at the root of it

the root cause of the problem

(noun)
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a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself, typically a specified number of times, gives a specified number or quantity


(noun)
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a user account with full and unrestricted access to a system


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make sure that these files can only be accessed by the root user

I need to log in as root on my system to resolve an issue

(noun)
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an act or instance of having sex


(verb)
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cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots


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root your own cuttings from stock plants

(verb)
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establish deeply and firmly


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vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture

(verb)
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cause (someone) to stand immobile through fear or amazement


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George was rooted to the spot in disbelief

fear rooted me to the spot

(verb)
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gain access to the root account of (a smartphone or computer)


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we explained how to manually root almost any Android device

(verb)
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have sex with


(verb)
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(of an animal) turn up the ground with its snout in search of food


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stray dogs rooting around for bones and scraps

(noun)
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an act of rooting


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I had a root through the open drawers

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