root

A noun referring to the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, absorbing water and nutrients, or the origin or base of something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее часть растения, обычно находящуюся под поверхностью почвы, поглощающую воду и питательные вещества, или происхождение или основу чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa la parte de una planta que generalmente está bajo la superficie del suelo y absorbe agua y nutrientes, o también el origen o fundamento de algo.frNom désignant la partie d'une plante généralement située sous la surface du sol, qui absorbe l'eau et les nutriments, ou l'origine ou la base de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das den Teil einer Pflanze bezeichnet, der sich meist unter der Erde befindet und Wasser und Nährstoffe aufnimmt, sowie Ursprung oder Grundlage von etwas.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte de uma planta geralmente subterrânea, responsável por absorver água e nutrientes, ou a origem, base ou causa de algo.zh指植物的地下部分，通常位于土壤表面以下，用于吸收水分和养分；也指事物的起源、根本或基础。arاسم يشير إلى الجزء من النبات الذي ينمو عادة تحت سطح التربة ويمتص الماء والمواد المغذية، كما يشير إلى الأصل أو الأساس أو المصدر الذي ينشأ منه شيء ما.

1. Plant part A2 formal

   The part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients.

   • The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
   • Carrots are edible roots.
   • The plant's roots were damaged by the drought.

   ruКореньesRaíz (parte de la planta)frracine (organe végétal)deWurzelptRaizzh根arجذر

   Synonyms: radicleradixrootlettaproot

2. Origin or cause B2 formal

   The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

   • The root of the problem is poor communication.
   • We need to get to the root of the issue.
   • Poverty is often the root of crime.

   ruКореньesorigen o causafrorigine, cause profondedeUrsacheptRaizzh根源arأصل

   Synonyms: basiscausefoundationfountainheadgenesisgermoriginseedsourcewellspring

   Antonyms: consequenceeffectoutcomeproductresult

3. Mathematical root B2 formal scientific

   A number that, when multiplied by itself a certain number of times, equals a given number.

   • The square root of 16 is 4.
   • He calculated the cube root of 27.
   • The equation has two real roots.

   ruКореньesRaíz matemáticafrRacine (mathématiques)deWurzelptRaizzh方根arجذر

   Synonyms: radicalsolutionzero

4. Linguistic root C1 formal

   The basic part of a word from which other words are derived.

   • The Latin root 'dict' means 'to say'.
   • Many English words have Greek roots.
   • The root of 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.

   ruКореньesRaíz lingüísticafrracine (linguistique)deWortwurzelptRaizzh词根arالجذر اللغوي

   Synonyms: baseetymonradicalstem

• roots plural form
• roots' possessive plural form
• root's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing or growing roots, or to cheer or support someone or something enthusiastically.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по укоренению или выращиванию корней, а также для восторженной поддержки или поощрения кого-либо или чего-либо.esVerbo que se refiere a la acción de echar raíces o arraigarse una planta, y también a la de apoyar o animar con entusiasmo a alguien o algo, como en una competición.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'enraciner ou de développer des racines, ainsi que pour exprimer un soutien enthousiaste ou une encouragement envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deVerb, das das Schlagen oder Wachsen von Wurzeln bezeichnet, sowie die begeisterte Unterstützung oder Anfeuerung von jemandem oder etwas.ptVerbo que indica criar raízes ou fixar-se firmemente, e também apoiar ou torcer entusiasticamente por alguém ou algo.zh动词，表示生根、扎根或使植物长根；也指热情支持、为某人或某队加油打气。arفعل يدل على تثبيت الجذور أو إنباتها، وكذلك على دعم شخص أو شيء بحماس وتشجيعه.

1. To establish firmly B2 formal

   To cause something to become firmly established or fixed in a place or situation.

   • The company is rooted in the local community.
   • Her beliefs are deeply rooted in her childhood experiences.
   • The tradition is rooted in ancient customs.

   ruУкоренитьesarraigarfrenracinerdeVerankernptEnraizarzh确立arرسّخ

   Synonyms: anchorembedentrenchestablishfixgroundimplantmoorplantset

   Antonyms: dislodgedisplaceeradicateextirpateuproot

2. To dig or search B1 informal

   To dig or search for something by turning over the ground or moving things around.

   • The pig rooted around in the mud for food.
   • He rooted through the drawer looking for his keys.
   • She rooted in her bag for her phone.

   ruРытьсяesHozar, escarbarfrfouillerdewühlenptFuxicarzh翻找arالبحث بالحفر أو التقليب

   Synonyms: burrowdelvedigforagegrubnoserummage

3. To cheer or support B1 informal american

   To encourage or support someone or something enthusiastically.

   • The crowd rooted for their team throughout the game.
   • I'm rooting for you to win the competition.
   • She rooted loudly for her favorite player.

   ruБолетьesanimarfrencourager (en tant que supporter)deAnfeuernptTorcerzh支持arالتشجيع

   Synonyms: applaudbackboostcheerencouragesupport

   Antonyms: condemndeterdisapprovediscouragedissuadeopposeundermine

• rooted past participle
• rooted past simple
• rooting present participle
• roots third person singular

Phrasal variants: root forroot onroot out