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.
See also: of, problem, root

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Matei-Romanian
Hassan-Arabic, Persian, Urdu
TettyTET-eeEnglish (Archaic)
Sophia[sə'faiə]
Caron-Welsh
Azaleaə-ZAY-lee-ə, ə-ZAYL-yəEnglish (Rare)