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
Nilofer-Indian (Muslim)
PacÍFicapah-THEE-fee-kah (Spanish), pah-SEE-fee-kah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
GarlandGAHR-ləndEnglish
WodenWO-dən (English)Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Good[gud]
Neelima-Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu