root system

American  

[root sis-tuhm] / ˈrut ˌsɪs təm /

noun

root systems plural

1. Botany. the entire complex of large and small roots and root hairs of a plant.

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root system Scientific  

1. The configuration of a plant's various roots.

2. See more at fibrous root taproot

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• root systems
  plural

Example Sentences

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root system

The charity added compaction made it harder for rainwater to penetrate the soil and for the tree's root system to take in the oxygen and nutrients it needed.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

It also lacks a conventional root system to draw water from the soil.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 20, 2025

Federal investigators say the Lachman fire was deliberately set and had burned underground in a canyon root system until high winds rekindled it on Jan. 7.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025

I could go on, but it suffices to say that “The Osbournes” sits near the root system of celebreality’s Tree of Life, for richer or poorer.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025

Jonathan leaned into the root system, hoping his feet would not slip, and let go with his hands.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret