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Meaning of roots
noun
- The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction. Example: This tree's roots can go as deep as twenty metres underground.
- A root vegetable.
- The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place. Example: Root damage is a common problem of overbrushing.
- The part of a hair under the skin that holds the hair in place. Example: The root is the only part of the hair that is alive.
- The part of a hair near the skin that has not been dyed, permed, or otherwise treated. Example: He dyed his hair black last month, so the grey roots can be seen.
noun
- An act of sexual intercourse. Example: Fancy a root?
- A sexual partner.
noun
- Ancestry. Example: I have both Irish and German roots.
- Beginnings; origin. Example: Jazz has its roots in blues.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.