roots 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rootsnext
plural of root
1
as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided he insists that insecurity is the root of all jealousy

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as in origins
the source from which something grows or develops 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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as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests an implicit trust in the wisdom of the people is the root of democracy

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as in essences
the central part or aspect of something under consideration at root, it's a question of the proper limits, if any, of free speech

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roots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of root
as in lodges
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter rooted the post securely in the dirt

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  1. origins
  2. foundations
  3. bases
  4. hearts
  5. cornerstones
  6. cores
  7. meats
Noun
  • The goose game has its origins in a 16th-century board game once played at the court of the Medici and famously gifted to Spain’s King Philip II.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se, cryptocurrency was quickly adopted and championed by cyberlibertarians.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of origins
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  • The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For brands, success lies in building flexible foundations that work for both current and future commerce paradigms.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
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  • The powerful storytelling is clearly the product of a cause close to their hearts.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This fine, sob-inducing British series follows two friends (Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall) who feel romance tugging at their hearts for years and years and years.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • Collaboration, foresight, and ethical practices will be the cornerstones of success in the year ahead.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In an era where diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of innovation, organizations that neglect the needs of employees with disabilities are overlooking a significant opportunity for growth.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of cornerstones
Noun
  • The cores of some hailstones were located off-center, suggesting that these stones can grow unevenly in three different directions.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to a paper published today in Nature, the reason is intense episodes of star formation in the cores of galaxies caused by large flows of cold gas and collisions between galaxies.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cores
Noun
  • The Charcuterie Shift Smoked meats and soft cheeses instantly elevate any party, and a Christmas charcuterie board will set the celebratory mood early in the day.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Use a food thermometer when cooking meats.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of meats
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