Root (disambiguation)

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A root is the part of a plant that is below ground.

Root may also refer to:

In computing:

• Root node, the node in a tree data structure from which every other node is accessible
• Root directory, the first or top-most directory in a hierarchy
• Root process, the top-most process in a process hierarchy
• Root user or superuser, a user on Unix-like systems, usually with full administrative privileges
• /root, the Unix superuser's home directory
• Root kit, malicious software intended to obtain full control (that is, root privileges) of a computer system
• ROOT, an object-oriented multipurpose data analysis package
• Root domain, or DNS root zone, the top level of the hierarchy for a DNS system
  • Root nameserver, a server that answers requests for such a level

In geography:

• Root, New York
• Root LU, a commune in Switzerland
• Root River (Minnesota)
• Root River (Wisconsin)

In linguistics:

• Root (linguistics), the core form of a word
• Consonantal root, in Semitic languages a root containing a sequence of three consonants

In mathematics:

• Root (mathematics), an input that causes a function to evaluate to zero
• Nth root, a number that when raised to the nth power yields the original number
  • Square root
• Root system, the set of vectors that form roots

In music:

• Root (chord), the fundamental note of a chord
• Root (band), a Czech metal band
• ROOT! an Australian alt-country band
• The Roots, a hip-hop band from Philadelphia
• Root (album), an album by Thurston Moore
• Roots, a rare John Lennon album released under controversial circumstances around the same time as his Rock 'n' Roll album
• Roots (Curtis Mayfield album)
• Roots (Sepultura album)
• Roots revival, the revival of the traditional musical styles of earlier generations
• Roots reggae, a type of reggae music
• Roots music

In media:

• Roots: The Saga of an American Family, a novel by Alex Haley
  • Roots (TV miniseries), based upon on the novel
  • Roots: The Next Generations, a sequel mini-series also based upon the novel
  • Roots: The Gift, the second sequel in the Roots series
• Roots (play), a work by Arnold Wesker
• Root (organization), an organization in the anime and manga series Naruto
• .hack//Roots, an anime series created by Bee Train
• The Root, an Internet-based magazine focusing on African-American culture
• The Roots, a location in Kya: Dark Lineage

In other uses:

• Roots, as in one's cultural heritage
• Root, in Australian English, to have sexual intercourse
• Root (surname), a family name
• Root (company) a Japanese company that develops visual novels
• Roots Canada Ltd., a Canadian garment manufacturer
• Roots type supercharger

See also

• Rootes, a defunct British motor manufacturer

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