gēn​zi

root

gēn​zi root

  1. root (botany, family)
    the root of a plant; the part that grows underground to absorb nutrients; also refers to a child who carries on a family line
  2. zi affix
    noun suffix
    [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective roots

gēn​zi source

  1. gēn adverbnoun
    source
    (bound form) the origin, cause, or source of a situation or problem
  2. zi affix
    noun suffix
    [suffix] used to form nouns from noun, verb, or adjective roots