Taproot (Noun)
Meaning 1
(botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carrot's taproot is edible and commonly consumed in salads and side dishes.
- Tomatoes have a deep taproot, which helps them absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
- Some trees develop large taproots that can store food and help them survive during droughts.
- Dandelions have strong taproots that can be used as a form of natural medicine in some cultures.
- The parsley plant's taproot is thick and irregular, resembling a small, pale carrot in shape.
Meaning 2
Something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her passion for helping others was the taproot of her successful community outreach program.
- The town's history and culture are the taproot from which their vibrant art scene has grown.
- In many families, storytelling is the taproot that passes down values and traditions to younger generations.
- The scientists discovered that both the deadly virus and the beneficial bacteria spring from the same taproot of genetic material.
- The company's commitment to innovation is the taproot that fuels its technological advancements and growth.