Here are some possibilities:
* Root could refer to the root of a word, a mathematical concept, or a plant.
* Lit could refer to something being illuminated, or to slang for "drunk."
* Liter is a unit of volume (approximately 1.06 quarts) and is frequently used for measuring liquids.
Possible interpretations:
* Root lit could be a misspelling of "rootlet", which means a small root.
* Root liter could be a made-up term with no specific meaning.
To understand the intended meaning, you need more context. Please provide more information about where you encountered this term, and what the surrounding text was.
