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Root
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Root
A root of a polynomial function, f, is just a solution to the equation f(x) = 0, that is an input that yields an output of 0.The Nth root of a number, is that which when multiplied by itself N times produces the desired number. The square root or 2nd root of 4 is 2 (2 x 2 = 4). The cube (... Found op http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/science/source/r/o/root/source.html
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that part of a word that is left when all affixes have been removed ( industry is the root of preindustrial).
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Root intransitive verb [ Anglo-Saxon wrōtan ; akin to wrōt a snout, trunk, Dutch wroeten to root, German rüssel snout, trunk, proboscis, Icelandic rōta to root, and perhaps to Latin rodere... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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Root transitive verb To turn up or to dig out with the snout; as, the swine roots the earth. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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Root noun [ Icelandic rōt (for vrōt ); akin to English wort , and perhaps to root to turn up the earth. See Wort .] 1. (Botany) (a) The underground portion of a plant, whether a t... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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Root (rōt) intransitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Rooted ; present participle & verbal noun Rooting .] 1. To fix the root; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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Root transitive verb 1. To plant and fix deeply in the earth, or as in the earth; to implant firmly; hence, to make deep or radical; to establish; -- used chiefly in the participle; as, rooted trees or forests; rooted dislike. ... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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Root intransitive verb [ Confer Rout to roar.] To shout for, or otherwise noisly applaud or encourage, a contestant, as in sports; hence, to wish earnestly for the success of some one or the happening of some event, with the superstitious notion that... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/92
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<botany> The water- and mineral-absorbing part of a plant which is usually underground, does not bear leaves, tends to grow downwards and is typically derived from the radicle of the embryo. ... See: adventitious. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?root
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tooth root noun the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=root
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root word noun (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; `thematic vowels are part of the stem` Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=root
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noun (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=root
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noun a number that when multiplied by itself some number of times equals a given number Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=root
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