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origin vs root

root vs origin

origin and root both are nouns.

origin is not a verb while root is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
origin Yes No No No
root Yes No Yes No
As nouns, origin and root are synonyms defined as:
  • origin and root: the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Other synonyms of origin include beginning, rootage, source.
origin (noun) root (noun)
properties attributable to your ancestry the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair
the point of intersection of coordinate axes; where the values of the coordinates are all zero (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
the hereditary derivation of an individual the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
the place where something begins, where it springs into being the place where something begins, where it springs into being
the source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
origin (verb) root (verb)
take root and begin to grow
cause to take roots
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style
dig with the snout
plant by the roots
cheer for
come into existence, originate
Difference between origin and root

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