Root
Root noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: an implicit trust in the wisdom of the people is the root of democracy
Substratum and root are semantically related in base topic. In some cases you can use "Substratum" instead a noun "Root".
Substratum
Substratum noun - Any stratum or layer lying underneath another.
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Root and substratum are semantically related in base topic. Sometimes you can use "Root" instead a noun "Substratum".
Nearby Word: substrate
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