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roots

UK
/ruːts/
US
/ruts/

Translations

rootnoun

roots

pl

roots
pl
UK
/ruːt/
US
/rut/
Mathematics is often considered the root of all sciences.
Математика часто считается основой всех наук.
The tree's roots spread deep into the soil, providing stability and nutrients.
Корни дерева уходили глубоко в почву, обеспечивая устойчивость и питание.
корнио происхождении, предках
She decided to travel to Ireland to explore her roots and learn more about her ancestors.
Она решила поехать в Ирландию, чтобы исследовать свои корни и узнать больше о предках.
кореньматематика
Finding the square root of a number is a basic mathematical operation.
Нахождение квадратного корня числа является базовой математической операцией.
кореньлингвистика
The root of the word 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
Корень слова 'unhappiness' - 'happy'.
Additional translations
тоникамузыка
первопричинаформально; о причине
суперпользовательвычислительная техника
Synonyms
base
foundation
source
origin
stem
core
nucleus
heart
rootverb

roots

rooted
Past Simple
rooted
Past Participle
rooting
Gerund
UK
/ruːt/
US
/rut/
рытьсяо свиньях; также в поисках чего-либо
The pigs rooted around in the soil, searching for truffles.
Свиньи рылись в почве в поисках трюфелей.
The task force was formed to root out fraudulent practices.
Группу создали, чтобы искоренить мошеннические практики.
The fans root for their team during the match.
Болельщики болеют за свою команду во время матча.
The plant will root in a few weeks.
Растение укоренится через несколько недель.
Additional translations
укоренять
коренитьсяпереносно
Synonyms
establish
found
plant
embed
entrench

Definitions

rootnoun
The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant.
The tree's roots spread deep into the soil, providing stability and nutrients.
The basic cause, source, or origin of something.
The root of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.
A person's family, ethnic, or cultural origins.
She decided to travel to Ireland to explore her roots and learn more about her ancestors.
The fundamental or essential part of something.
Mathematics is often considered the root of all sciences.
A solution to an equation, typically a number or expression that satisfies the equation.
Finding the root of the quadratic equation was the main focus of the math lesson.
the part of a hair, tooth, nail, etc., that is attached to and embedded in the surrounding tissue
A cavity that reaches the root of the tooth can be very painful.
(Computing) The highest-level directory in a file system or a user account with full administrative privileges.
Be careful when you are logged in as root, because you can delete critical system files.
The basic part of a word that carries its principal meaning and to which affixes are added.
In "running", "run" is the root from which the other forms are derived.
(Linguistics) The base or primary morpheme of a word to which affixes are added and which carries the core meaning
In the word "unhappiness," the root is "happy."
(Music) The fundamental note of a chord on which the other notes are built
In a C-major triad, C is the root.
rootverb
To dig or turn up the earth with the snout, as pigs do.
The pigs rooted around in the soil, searching for truffles.
To establish deeply and firmly.
The new policies are rooted in the company's commitment to sustainability.
To cheer for or support a team or individual.
The fans rooted for their team throughout the entire match.
to locate and remove (something unwanted) completely, usually with the adverb "out"
The task force was formed to root out fraudulent practices.
of a plant or cutting: to grow roots or to cause to grow roots
Many succulents will root quickly if you place a leaf on moist soil.
To rummage or poke about in search of something, often used with the particles "around", "about", or "through".
She rooted around in her purse until she found her keys.
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