root extraction

noun

The process or result of computing the nth root of a real or complex number.

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Meanings

nounroot extraction (plural root extractions)

plural root extractions

  1. arithmeticThe process or result of computing the nth root of a real or complex number.
  2. dentistryThe process of extracting the root of a tooth from the gum.

Origin

From root + extraction.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 開方 /开方
  • 開方 /开方 (kāifāng)process or result of computing the nth root of a real or complex number
Hungarian gyökvonás
  • gyökvonásprocess or result of computing the nth root of a real or complex number
Polish pierwiastkowanie
  • pierwiastkowanieprocess or result of computing the nth root of a real or complex number
Cite this entry
APA

root extraction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/root%20extraction

MLA

“root extraction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/root%20extraction. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “root extraction,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/root%20extraction.

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