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[], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- Having or growing from a root, especially as opposed to a rhizome; (of a fungus) having rootlike outgrowths at the base of the stipe.
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Origin
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late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin rādīcātus, past participle of rādīcārī radicate
[], (Verb)
Definitions:
- To cause to take root; to plant or establish firmly (in something). Chiefly figurative.
- (In passive). To be or become rooted or established (in something).
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Origin
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mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Elyot (c1490–1546), humanist and diplomat. From classical Latin rādīcāt-, past participial stem of rādīcārī to take root, in post-classical Latin also radicare to take root (Vetus Latina), to cause to take root, establish (Vulgate) from rādīc-, rādīx
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