the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres.
Example: cacti have deep and spreading roots
the basic cause, source, or origin of something.
Example: money is the root of all evil
a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself, typically a specified number of times, gives a specified number or quantity.
a user account with full and unrestricted access to a system.
Example: make sure that these files can only be accessed by the root user
an act or instance of having sex.
verb
cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots.
Example: root your own cuttings from stock plants
establish deeply and firmly.
Example: vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture
cause (someone) to stand immobile through fear or amazement.
Example: George was rooted to the spot in disbelief
gain access to the root account of (a smartphone or computer).
Example: we explained how to manually root almost any Android device
have sex with.
verb
(of an animal) turn up the ground with its snout in search of food.
Example: stray dogs rooting around for bones and scraps
