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roots

/ɹuːts/
Meanings
  • noun

    The part of a plant that anchors it in the ground and absorbs water and nutrients.

    - "The tree's roots reach deep into the ground for water."
    - "The building's foundation has deep roots that anchor it firmly."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹuːts/



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Antonyms

pole
Synonyms

basis , origin , source , etymon , root account , root user , superuser , zero , screw , screw , shag
Rhymes
Words rhyming with roots
moot , shoot , suit , boot , scoot , fruit , spoot , put , hoot
Variants
List of all variants of roots that leads to same result
root , rooted , rootedness , rootednesses , rootless , rootlessness , rootlessnesses , rootlike , roots , rooting , rooter , rooters , grass roots , brace root , brace roots , celery root , celery roots , characteristic root , characteristic roots , cube root , cube roots , dorsal root , dorsal roots
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

roots (singular and plural), rooting (verb)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rōot', from Proto-Germanic 'raduz' meaning 'red, ruddy' (perhaps due to the color of exposed roots).

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that some trees have roots that grow more than 100 feet deep into the ground?

  2. The longest root system ever recorded belongs to a conifer tree named 'General Sherman' in California, which covers over 1,500 acres.

Related Concepts
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  1. Botany: The study of plants and their structures, including roots.

  2. Heritage: The cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices passed down from one generation to the next.

Culture
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In literature, roots can symbolize connection to one's heritage, family, and identity. In music, roots refer to the original style or genre of a particular artist or genre.

How to Memorize "roots"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape and texture of a tree root.
    - Imagine a tree being pulled from the ground by its roots.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'roots' with the word 'ancestors'.
    - Associate the word 'roots' with the word 'foundation'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'RADUZ' to remember the etymology of 'roots' (Red, Ancient, Deep, Underground, Zestful).
    - Create a mental image of a tree growing from a seed to maturity, with its roots anchoring it in the ground.

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