Point and Root

Point

Point noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.

Usage example: that clueless reviewer seems to have missed the whole point of the book

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Root and point are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Root" instead a noun "Point".

Root noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.

Usage example: at root, it's a question of the proper limits, if any, of free speech

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Point and root are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Point" instead a noun "Root".

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

common	common point	common root
certain	certain point	certain root
true	true point	true root
single	single point	single root
Other adjectives: obvious, small, actual, real, large, random, lowest, last.

point bodies

root bodies

Bilingual Bonus: The narration (describing Mukuro's feelings) at one point compares Makoto to a sapling of pure honesty, taken root in her heart.

Source: Visual Novel / Dangan Ronpa
It got to the point that not only Sasuke has an unintentionally valid point regarding her but also made fans root for Sasuke to kill her and became disappointed when it is just a genjutsu.

Source: Unintentionally Unsympathetic
At the root of the conflict with Vearn and his demon army, who've been living in less than ideal conditions while humans were having it good, from their point of view.

Source: Manga / Dai no Daibouken