Radix etymology

Latin

Latin word radix comes from Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂ds (Root.)

Etymology of radix

Detailed word origin of radix

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*wréh₂ds Proto-Indo-European (ine) Root.
*wrādīks Proto-Italic (itc-pro)
radix Latin (lat) (figuratively) A foundation, basis, ground, origin, source, root.. A radish.. A root (of a plant).. The lower part of an object; root.