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    [Noun]  | "root" | \ ˈrüt \


    1: the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves

    2: any subterranean plant part (such as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock, or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible

    3: the part of a tooth within the socket; also : any of the processes into which this part is often divided

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English rōt, from Old Norse; akin to Old English wyrt root, Latin radix, Greek rhiza;

    [Noun]  | "grass roots" 


    1: the very foundation or source

    2: the basic level of society or of an organization especially as viewed in relation to higher or more centralized positions of power

    Origin: 1899 ;

    [Noun]  | "brace root" 


    1: prop root

    Origin: 1885 ;

    [Noun]  | "celery root" 


    1: celeriac

    Origin: 1848 ;

    [Noun]  | "characteristic root" 


    1: eigenvalue

    Origin: circa 1957 ;

    [Noun]  | "cube root" 


    1: a number whose cube is a given number

    Origin: 1679 ;

    [Noun]  | "dorsal root" 


    1: the one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally to the spinal cord and consists of sensory fibers

    Origin: 1826 ;

    [Verb]  | "root" 


    1: to furnish with or enable to develop roots

    2: to fix or implant by or as if by roots

    3: to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots —usually used with out

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "root" 


    1: to turn up or dig in the earth with the snout : grub

    2: to poke or dig about

    3: to turn over, dig up, or discover and bring to light —usually used with out

    Origin: 1516 ;

     Alteration of wroot, from Middle English wroten, from Old English wrōtan; akin to Old High German ruozzan to root;

    [Verb]  | "root" | \ ˈrüt \


    1: to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer

    2: to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something

    Origin: 1889 ;

     Perhaps alteration of {see: |rout:5|rout:5};

    [Noun]  | "roots" 


    1: a point or place at which something is invented or provided;


      * e.g., " ... he insists that insecurity is the root of all jealousy "



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    2: the source from which something grows or develops;


      * e.g., " ... one would need to go back at least several hundred years to find the root of the entrenched hostility between the neighboring nations "



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    3: an immaterial thing upon which something else rests;


      * e.g., " ... an implicit trust in the wisdom of the people is the root of democracy "



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    [Noun]  | "root" 


    1: a point or place at which something is invented or provided;


      * e.g., " ... he insists that insecurity is the root of all jealousy "



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    2: the source from which something grows or develops;


      * e.g., " ... one would need to go back at least several hundred years to find the root of the entrenched hostility between the neighboring nations "



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    3: an immaterial thing upon which something else rests;


      * e.g., " ... an implicit trust in the wisdom of the people is the root of democracy "



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    [Verb]  | "roots" 


    1: to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter;


      * e.g., " ... rooted the post securely in the dirt "




    [Verb]  | "root" 


    1: to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter;


      * e.g., " ... rooted the post securely in the dirt "




    [Verb]  | "root (out)" 


    1: to destroy all traces of;


      * e.g., " ... a concerted effort to root out prejudice of any kind in the armed services "




    2: to draw out by force or with effort;


      * e.g., " ... a dog rooting out a buried toy "



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    3: to come upon after searching, study, or effort;


      * e.g., " ... a journalist seeking to root out and expose corruption in the gaming industry "



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    [Verb]  | "roots (for)" 


    [Verb]  | "put down" 


    1: to express scornfully one's low opinion of;


      * e.g., " ... he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism "




    2: to make a written note of;


      * e.g., " ... we had the whole agreement put down on paper "



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    3: to put (someone or something) on a list;


      * e.g., " ... put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip "



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     [ "roots" ]

    1: The number of times you've scored (had sex).

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, I've scored 2 roots last month! 

     [ "roots" ]

    1: a slang term for a womens legs, often used by lowlife drunks.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey, Barney, check out the roots on that bitch! 

     [ "roots" ]

    1:  Alex Haley's 1974 Reader's Digest story series, "Roots."

      * e.g.,  ... Wuts yo name sun 

     [ "roots" ]

    2:  Alex Haley's 1976 book, "Roots: Saga of an American Family."

      * e.g.,  ... Toby! 

     [ "roots" ]

    3:  Alex Haley's 1977 ABC miniseries, "Roots."

     [ "roots" ]

    1: The ethnic historical significance of any event which occurs - normally this is related to phrases such as: pared, boyed, murked, failed - however, this is with respect to a 'Neo Third World' perspective on the matter at hand.

      * e.g.,  ... boy1: Excuse me miss, may I say you look lovely and it would be great if I could have your number.
 

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    1: the feeling of not being able to move, especially under the influence of marijuana, just as though your body has roots attached to you keeping you grounded.

      * e.g.,  ... -after the partake of marijuana- "Hey man, could you go downstairs and get me a glass of water?" "Nah, I can't move right now. I got roots." 

     [ "roots" ]

    1: Short for "right out of the shower"

      * e.g.,  ... For mowing box, its best when she is ROOTS. 

     [ "roots" ]

    1: South Texas stoner interjection that expresses a negative or angry feeling or emotion

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude, the bowl is cashed" 

     [ "roots" ]

    1: The first video game system you ever played in your own home, or another word for an early video game system such as the Magnavox Oddysey or the Atari 2600.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey, you see Pete has that Sega Master System, that's my roots man. 

     [ "Root Root" ]

    1: A person who acts stupid or acts retarded but has no disabilities.

      * e.g.,  ... "look at that kid, what a Root Root". 

     [ "root for" ]

    1: informal

      * e.g.,  ... "the whole of this club should root for him" 

     [ "root for" ]

    2: support or hope for the success of (a person or group entering a contest or undertaking a challenge).

     [ "root for" ]

    3: "the whole of this club is rooting for him"

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