n. Originally, a system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.
n. The process of forming roots.
n. A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.
v. Present participle of root.
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n. the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
Word Usage
"I now have TWO (2) contacts with US government officials who are eager and anxious to assist in rooting out imposters of this sort; one Special Agent with the FBI and one Special Agent with the"