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root

/rut/ /ruːt/
noun
  1. 1 kök
  2. 2 kaynak, köken

Definition (English)

  1. The part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water and food.
  2. The origin or cause of something, especially a problem.

Example Sentences

  1. The root of the tree is buried deep underground.
    Ağacın kökü yerin derinliklerine gömülüdür.
  2. Lack of sleep is the root of many health problems.
    Uykusuzluk birçok sağlık sorununun kökenidir.

Synonyms

baseoriginsourcefoundationrootstockradicle

Collocations

root causeroot systemroot vegetableroot of the problemtake rootdeep root

Related Words

plantstemleafsoilgrowthrooting

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