roots
Definitions
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 person's family, ethnic, or cultural origins or connections to a particular place.
Examples
The old oak tree has deep roots that anchor it firmly in the soil.
She decided to travel back to her hometown to reconnect with her family roots.
Synonyms
origins foundations base source beginnings ancestry fundamentals