Radix

ra'diks, n. A root. (Philology.) A primitive word, from which spring other words; a radical; (Math.) The fundamental number of any system; a base. — Radical, -T-kal, a. Pert, to, or proceeding directly from, the root; pert, to the root or origin reaching to the principles; thoroughgoing; unsparing; extreme; innate; constitutional. (Bot.) ceeding from the stem at or below the surface of ground; belonging to the root of a plant. (Gram.) Relating to a root, or ultimate source of derivation. — n. (Philology.) A primitive word; a root, or ple, underived, uncom pounded word; a letter belongs to the root. (Politics.) One who advocates a radical reform, or extreme measures in reformation. (Chem.) The base or distinguishing part compound, whether itself a simple or compound. Radicalism, -izm, n. Doctrine or principle of icals in politics or reformation. — Radlcant, (Bot.) Taking root in, or above the ground. — Rad'icate. -Y-kat, v. t. To root, plant deeply and firmly. — Radica'tion, n. Proce of taking root deeply. (Bot.) Disposition of the root of a plant with respect to the ascending and descending caudex. — Radical, -Y-sel, n. (Bot.) A little root.— Radicle, -1-kl, n. (Bot.) The rudimentary root of a plant; the stem of the embryo. — Rad'ish, n. (Bot.) A cultivated plant, whose root is eaten raw. Radicle.