Meaning

2 senses
  1. The structure comprising the roots of a plant.

    корнева́я систе́маkornevája sistéma

    a developed system of roots

  2. A configuration of vectors in a Euclidean space satisfying certain geometrical properties, fundamental in the theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.

    систе́ма корне́йsistéma kornéj

Examples

5 sentences
  1. Ivy has a complex root system.

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  2. The tree's root system stretches over thirty meters.

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  3. Ziri's heathers have a big root system and that's a good sign.

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  4. Ziri wants to remove as much of the ivy's root system as possible.

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  5. The intricate root system of mangroves makes these forests attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators.

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Translations

1 languages
Русский
By meaning 2
botany: structure comprising a plant’s roots:
mathematics: configuration of vectors in a Euclidean space:

Forms

plural: root systems
Singularroot system
Pluralroot systems

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a developed system of roots:rootage

See also

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