🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

뿌리

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ppuri

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Root/ruːt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"나무의 뿌리가 깊이 뻗어 있다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs water and nutrients.

    "The tree's roots spread deep into the soil, ensuring its stability."
  2. 2

    The fundamental source or origin of something.

    "Understanding the root of the problem is essential for finding a solution."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'root' originates from the Old English 'rōt', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*wōtō', meaning 'the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground'. Over time, its usage expanded metaphorically to denote the fundamental source or basis of something.

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