taproot

• Raíz principal y central de una planta, que crece verticalmente hacia abajo; también, por extensión metafórica, la causa, base u origen fundamental de algo.

A noun referring to the main, central root of a plant that grows vertically downward, or metaphorically to a primary source or foundation for growth or development.

1. Main plant rootB2formalscientific

   The primary, central root of a plant that grows vertically downward from the stem, from which smaller lateral roots branch out.

   Raíz principal

   • Carrots and dandelions have a prominent taproot.
   • The taproot helps the plant access deep water sources.
   • Gardeners often remove the taproot when transplanting seedlings.

2. Central source or foundationC1formal

   A fundamental or primary source that provides essential support or nourishment for development.

   Fuente principal o fundamento

   • Education is the taproot of a prosperous society.
   • The company's innovative culture is the taproot of its success.
   • His family traditions are the taproot of his values.

   Sinónimosbasiscorefoundationheartoriginrootsourcewellspring