Meaning
The number or expression whose square root or other root is being considered.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂ds Proto-Italic *wrādīks Latin rādīxlbor. English radix English -and English radicand From radix (“root”) + -and.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025.