CEFR B1 — Intermediate

Root

Definition

The part of a plant that grows underground, usually to absorb water and nutrients from the soil; the basic cause, source, or origin of something.

1The root of the tree was very deep and difficult to dig up.

2Do you know the root of the word 'radish'?

3She carefully washed the root vegetables before cooking them.

4The root cause of the problem was not immediately apparent.

5There are several root systems that plants use to absorb nutrients.