rooted

[ roo-tid, root-id ]

adjective

1. having roots. root.
2. firmly implanted (often used in combination):

   a deep-rooted belief.

rooted

/ ˈruːtɪd /

adjective

1. having roots
2. deeply felt

   rooted objections

3. slang.
   tired or defeated
4. get rooted! taboo.
   an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp against another person

Other Words From

• rooted·ly adverb
• rooted·ness noun
• multi·rooted adjective
• under·rooted adjective
• well-rooted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rooted¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English roted; root ¹, -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

Trump's unusual transition is rooted deep in his distrust of the current government, which he blames for leveling criminal charges against him, sources close to Trump’s transition team told The Post.

From Salon

There’s also an energy that feels less rooted in tradition than in moving toward openness and experimentation.

From Los Angeles Times

His appeal isn’t rooted in reason or fact; it’s a gut-level, emotionally charged force, a dark mythic archetype tapping into America’s discontent.

From Salon

But Downing Street said he would also "be firm on the need to have honest conversations on areas of disagreement", and that engagement would be "rooted at all times in the UK's national interests".

From BBC

Roberts went on to say that his desire to transform America was rooted in childhood trauma.

From Salon

Related Words

• entrenched
• fixed