root of the problem

*root of the problem

an understanding of the causes or basis of a problem. (*Typically: determine ~; figure out ~; find ~; get to ~; get at ~.) It will take a little more study to get to the root of the problem. Let's stop avoiding the issue and get at the root of the problem.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Matei	-	Romanian
Hassan	-	Arabic, Persian, Urdu
Tetty	TET-ee	English (Archaic)
Sophia	[sə'faiə]
Caron	-	Welsh
Azalea	ə-ZAY-lee-ə, ə-ZAYL-yə	English (Rare)