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Definitions from WordNet

Noun root word has 1 sense
  1. root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical - (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
    --1 is a kind of form, word form, signifier, descriptor

Definitions from the Web

Term: Root Word

Description:

A root word is the most basic form of a word from which other words are derived. It holds the primary meaning and cannot be broken down into smaller parts. Understanding root words is essential to expand your vocabulary and comprehend the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Samples Sentences:

Noun: The root word "graph" means to write or draw, and it forms the basis for words like graphic, autograph, and photograph.

Verb: By adding the suffix "-ed" to the root word "jump," we can create the past tense form "jumped."

Adjective: The adjective "derivative" is derived from the root word "derive" and refers to something that has been derived or adapted from something else.

Adverb: She ran swiftly through the park, moving from tree to tree, guided by the root word "swift."

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