=over =item sqrt EXPR X<sqrt> X<root> X<square root> =item sqrt Return the positive square root of EXPR. If EXPR is omitted, uses L<C<$_>|perlvar/$_>. Works only for non-negative operands unless you've loaded the L<C<Math::Complex>|Math::Complex> module. use Math::Complex; print sqrt(-4); # prints 2i =back