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root word

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Noun

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
- thematic vowels are part of the stem

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Synonyms:
root base stem theme radical

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "root word":
root rot root word
Words contain "root word" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
radish dasheen taro horseradish parsnip chicory clover-root beet turnip beetroot more...

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