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root
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. root
  2. 2. source
  3. 3. foundation
This noun means the root, origin, or fundamental basis of something. It is used when discussing the core cause of a problem or the foundational principle behind an idea, often in phrases meaning "fundamentally" or "at the root."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, isn't the root of that frustration just expecting too much?

Sentence 2

The newspaper reported that "poor maintenance was the root cause of the accident."

Sentence 3

See? Same thing again — the fix doesn't address the root problem!

Sentence 4

I'm happy, but the root of the problem still isn't solved!

Sentence 5

So hey, want to look for the root of the problem together?