"pseudoroot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pseudoroots [plural]
Etymology: From pseudo- + root. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|root}} pseudo- + root Head templates: {{en-noun}} pseudoroot (plural pseudoroots)
  1. (linguistics) A fake root word. Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-pseudoroot-en-noun-aGcStLMR Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
  2. (mathematics) A value that appears to be a root of a polynomial equation but that is not actually a root, such as one obtained when factors cancel out in the process of solving the equation. Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-pseudoroot-en-noun-zaYT3aMi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 54 23 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with pseudo-: 34 45 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 14 63 22 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 11 65 24 Topics: mathematics, sciences
  3. (biology) Any projection or nodule, such as the hypha of a fungus, that has a rootlike appearance without serving as an actual root. Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-pseudoroot-en-noun-9UyqPL9J Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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