Definition of Root

the basic cause or source of something

Examples of Root in a sentence

The therapist helped her client get to the root of her emotional issues and heal once and for all.  🔊

Though he acted like he liked his job, his unhappiness there was the root of all other problems.  🔊

We were able to get to the root of our disagreement and solve our problems.  🔊

Because the company can’t get to the root of their marketing issue, no one is buying their products.  🔊

The cause of the problem isn’t the workers, but the boss isn’t the root either.  🔊

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