root system
rʊt ˈsɪs.təm
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Definition of root system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
botanyTECH.structure of roots in a plantTECH.
  • The root system of the tree is extensive.
2.
mathematicsTECH.configuration of vectors in Euclidean spaceTECH.
  • The root system is fundamental in Lie algebra theory.
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Images of root system

  • root system: structure of roots in a plant
    structure of roots in a plant

Expressions with root

root forv.
show strong sympathy or alignment with a side
She always roots for the underdog in any situation.
root upv.
remove completely by pulling out from the ground
Farmers had to root up old trees to plant new crops.
take rootv.
grow roots into soil
The saplings will take root in a few weeks.
root aboutv.
search for something in a casual way
She rooted about in her bag for the keys.
root of all eviln.
primary cause of all negative things
Some say money is the root of all evil.
at the root ofprep.
points to the origin of a problem or situation
Poverty is often at the root of social issues.

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

Terms related to root system

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Terms with root system included in their meaning

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stelen.
plant
central core of a plant's root and stem system
vine stockn.
agriculture
vine plant or root system used as base for grafting

Examples of root system in a sentence

  • A healthy root system is vital for plant growth.
  • Understanding the root system is crucial for solving the problem.
  • The mathematician explained the root system with clarity.

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  1. French:système racinaire, système de racines, ...
  2. German:Wurzelsystem, ...
  3. Italian:sistema radicale, sistema di radici, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema radicular, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema radicular, ...
  6. Chinese:根系, 根向量系统, ...
  7. Japanese:根系, ルートシステム, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظام الجَذْر, نِظَام جُذُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת שׁוֹרָשִׁים, מַעֲרֶכֶת שׁוֹרָשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:корневая система, векторная конфигурация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коренева система, ...
  12. Hindi:जड़ तंत्र, मूल प्रणाली, ...
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