root vs point

root and point both are nouns.

root and point both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
root	Yes	No	Yes	No
point	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, point is a hypernym of root; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than root:

root: the place where something begins, where it springs into being
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

root (noun)	point (noun)
the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair	sharp end
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed	a wall socket
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes	the gun muzzle's direction
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
the place where something begins, where it springs into being	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)	an outstanding characteristic
(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 distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number	a geometric element that has position but no extension
	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
	the object of an activity
	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

root (verb)	point (verb)
take root and begin to grow	give a point to
cause to take roots	repair the joints of bricks
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
dig with the snout	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
plant by the roots	be a signal for or a symptom of
cheer for	direct into a position for use
come into existence, originate	be positionable in a specified manner
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
	mark with diacritics
	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	sail close to the wind
	be oriented

root vs point

root and point both are nouns.

root and point both are verbs.

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