Meaning: The base or origin of something:
* The root of the problem lies in poor communication.
* The ancient oak tree had deep roots that reached far into the ground.
* The roots of democracy can be traced back to ancient Greece.
Meaning: A part of a plant that grows underground:
* The farmer carefully planted the seeds and watered the roots.
* Carrots are a root vegetable, meaning that we eat the root of the plant.
* The roots of the tree were exposed by the heavy rain.
Meaning: A mathematical operation:
* The root of 16 is 4, because 4 x 4 = 16.
* Finding the root of an equation is a key step in solving it.
Meaning: A word from which other words are formed:
* The root "aqua" means water, and is found in words like "aquarium" and "aqueduct".
* Understanding word roots can help you understand the meanings of new words.
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