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root vs beginning

beginning vs root

root and beginning both are nouns.

root is not an adjective while beginning is an adjective.

root is a verb but beginning is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
root Yes No Yes No
beginning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, root and beginning are synonyms defined as:
  • root and beginning: the place where something begins, where it springs into being
Other synonyms of root include origin, rootage, source.
root (noun) beginning (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair the act of starting something
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed the first part or section of something
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes the event consisting of the start of something
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 time at which something is supposed to begin
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
root (adjective) beginning (adjective)
serving to begin
root (verb) beginning (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 root and beginning

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