Definition:Root

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Root may refer to:

• Root (Analysis): If $y^m = x$ then $x = \sqrt[m] y$ and $x$ is the $m$th root of $y$.

• Root of a polynomial: the roots of a polynomial $f$ are the values of $x$ for which $f \left({x}\right) = 0$.

• Root of a function: The roots of a function $f$ are the values of $x$ for which $f \left({x}\right) = 0$.

• Root Node: A rooted tree is a tree which has a particular node distinguished from the others and called the root node, or just root.