🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Pfahlwurzel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pfahl-vur-tsel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Taproot/ˈtæp.ruːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Pfahlwurzel der Karotte ermöglicht es, Nährstoffe zu speichern."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The main root of a plant that grows vertically downward and is thicker than the other roots.

    "The taproot of the carrot allows it to store nutrients deep in the soil."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical term used to describe a central or primary source of something.

    "The taproot of the organization’s success lies in its innovative approach to problem-solving."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'taproot' originates from Middle English 'taprote', which is derived from the Old English 'tæppa' meaning 'tap' or 'to tap'. The word evolved to describe a primary root that grows straight down into the soil, providing stability and nourishment to the plant.

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