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root

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﹒The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant.

﹒The basic cause, source, or origin of something.

﹒A number or quantity that, when multiplied by itself a specified number of times, produces a given number.

Examples

﹒The tree's deep root system helps it survive during long periods of drought.

﹒We need to get to the root of the problem before we can find a permanent solution.

﹒The square root of sixty-four is eight.

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