noun (n)

• fixedness by or as if by roots(noun.state)

  Example:
  Strengthened by rootage in the firm soil of faith.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a developed system of roots(noun.plant)

  Synonym:
  root system
  

  source: wordnet30
• the place where something begins, where it springs into being(noun.location)

  Synonym:
  beginning, origin, root, source
  

  source: wordnet30