Root and Word form

Root noun - A simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes.

Word form and root are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Word form" instead a noun "Root".

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

Word form noun - The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something.

Root and word form are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Root" with "Word form", this terms are similar.