At the Roots Meaning?

: the reason for (something) Simple greed was at the root of the robbery.

What does having roots mean?

roots. plural the origins or background of something. What are the historical roots of the region's problems? have its roots in something: The Association has its roots in the early 1950s.

What does root mean in slang?

Root is an offensive Australian slang verb meaning ``have sexual intercourse with''.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.