Root
nounComparison
The part of a plant that holds it in the soil; figuratively, the origin or core cause of something.
Idea
deepest problems, plants, or cultural origins.
Examples in use
The root of the problem was poor communication, not lack of resources.
Investigators traced corruption to its root in Goverenment organizations.
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