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
Kaan	-	Turkish
Theotimus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Aquilina	-	Ancient Roman
Vernon	['və:nən]
Gaila	GAY-lə	English (Rare)
Demeter (2)	-	Hungarian