The textbook explained how a root noun takes inflectional endings directly on the root, without any intermediate suffixes.

Some style guides accept root-noun as an alternative spelling.

After years of volunteer meetings, a strong sense of community took root in the neighborhood.

To understand scientific terms, students should learn how to identify the root word that often comes from Greek or Latin.

New ideas were taking root in the community, changing how people approached their daily lives.

Over the years, her idea had taken root in the community.

As the new gardening program continues, the idea takes root among community members.

The linguist highlighted several root words that underlie the dialect's vocabulary.

She roasted the beet root with rosemary and olive oil until it caramelized.

The herbalist carefully harvested the unicorn root that bloomed at the edge of the meadow.