primitive root

ˈprɪmɪtɪv ruːt

Definition

Definition of primitive root - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

number generating all coprime numbers modulo n

TECH.

In modulo 7, 3 is a primitive root.

generator

botany

Rare

original or first root of a plant

Rare

The primitive root of the seedling provides the initial nutrients for growth..

taproot

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Expressions with primitive

primitive art

art from early historical periods or indigenous cultures

The museum's collection includes primitive art from ancient civilizations.

primitive type

basic data type in programming languages

Integer is a common primitive type in many languages.

input primitive

basic element for receiving data in computing systems

The input primitive handles user commands efficiently.

primitive idealization

basic model lacking complexity

The primitive idealization fails to account for modern variables.

primitive streak

structure in embryos that helps form cell layers

The primitive streak appears early in the embryo.

primitive culture

society with simple technology and economy

The tribe lived in a primitive culture with no modern amenities.

Expressions with root

root for

show strong sympathy or alignment with a side

She always roots for the underdog in any situation.

root up

remove completely by pulling out from the ground

Farmers had to root up old trees to plant new crops.

take root

grow roots into soil

The saplings will take root in a few weeks.

root about

search for something in a casual way

She rooted about in her bag for the keys.

root of all evil

primary cause of all negative things

Some say money is the root of all evil.

at the root of

prep.

points to the origin of a problem or situation

Poverty is often at the root of social issues.

get to the root of

adv.

in a way that uncovers the basic cause

The detective worked well to get to the root of the mystery.

root around

search through things in a disorganized way

She rooted around in her bag for the keys.

root on

cheer for someone or something

We root on the runners in the marathon.

root out

remove or eliminate completely

The government aims to root out corruption.

Examples of primitive root in a sentence

Primitive roots are crucial in number theory.
The primitive root anchors the plant firmly in the soil.
Without the primitive root, the plant cannot absorb essential minerals.

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French:racine primitive, racine originelle, ...
German:primitive Wurzel, Ursprungswurzel, ...
Italian:radice primitiva, radice primaria, ...
Spanish:raíz primitiva, raíz primaria, ...
Portuguese:raiz primitiva, raiz original, ...
Chinese:原根, 初根, ...
Japanese:原始根, 最初の根, ...
Arabic:جَذْر بَدَائِي, الجَذْر البِدَائِي, ...
Hebrew:שֹׁרֶשׁ פְּרִימִיטִיבִי, שֹׁרֶשׁ רִאשׁוֹנִי, ...
Russian:примитивный корень, первичный корень, ...
Ukrainian:примітивний корінь, ...
Hindi:प्रिमिटिव रूट, मूल जड़, ...
Bengali:প্রিমিটিভ রুট, প্রাথমিক মূল, ...
Catalan:arrel primitiva, arrel original, ...
Czech:primitivní kořen, radikula, ...
Danish:primrod, primitiv rod, ...
Dutch:primitieve wortel, oorspronkelijke wortel, ...
Greek:πρωτογενής ρίζα, πρωταρχική ρίζα, ...
Hungarian:primitív gyök, főgyökér, ...
Khmer:ឫសដើម, ឫសដំបូង, ...
Korean:원시근, 원시 뿌리, ...
Persian:ریشه اولیه, ریشه اولیه گیاه, ...
Polish:pierwiastek pierwotny, pierwotny korzeń, ...
Portuguese (BR):raiz primitiva, raiz original, ...
Romanian:rădăcină primitivă, rădăcină inițială, ...
Swedish:primärrot, ursprunglig rot, ...
Thai:รากดั้งเดิม, ...
Turkish:asal kök, ilkel kök, ...
Vietnamese:căn nguyên thủy, gốc nguyên thủy, ...

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