rootage
/rutɪdʒ/
noun
- The system or mass of roots of a plant.
- The rootage of the old oak tree was massive.
- The plant's rootage helped prevent soil erosion on the hill.
- Gardeners must be careful not to damage the rootage when transplanting.
- The origin or source of something; the basis from which something develops.
- Her interest in music has its rootage in childhood piano lessons.
- The rootage of the tradition is found in ancient rituals.
- The rootage of the conflict goes back to a misunderstanding.
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