Definition for Root word:

• ( linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; " thematic vowels are part of the stem"

Synonyms for Root word:

• n.

  •base (noun)
  • base.
  •communication (noun)
  • theme,
  • root word,
  • root,
  • stem,
  • radical.
  •root` (noun)
  • root`.

• Other synonyms:

  •n.
  • form,
  • signifier,
  • word form,
  • descriptor.
  •Other relevant words:
  • linguistics.

Homophones for Root word:

• retort, retired, roadworthy, retarded, retreated, rotor head, reiterate, retread, root rot, redroot, ride herd, retreat, retard, raw throat.

Hyponym for Root word:

• n.

  • communication
    signifier, form, descriptor, word form.