Meaning of the word "root form" in English

What does "root form" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

root form

US /ruːt fɔːrm/
UK /ruːt fɔːm/

Noun

the basic form of a word, before any prefixes, suffixes, or other grammatical changes are added

Example:
The root form of 'unbelievable' is 'believe'.
When conjugating verbs, you usually start with the root form.