rooted
[adjective]
Synonyms: deep-seated, confirmed, deep, deeply felt, entrenched, established, firm, fixed, ingrained

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rooted adjective

1. rooted in something developing from or being strongly influenced by something
   • ● His problems are deeply rooted in his childhood experiences.
   Collocations: verbs

   • be
   • become
   • remain

   adverb

   • deeply
   • firmly

   preposition

   • in

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2. fixed in one place; not moving or changing
   • ● She was rooted to her chair.
   • ● Their life is rooted in Chicago now.
   • ● Life in the countryside remained firmly rooted in the past.
   • ● Racism is still deeply rooted in our society.
3. (Australian English, slang) extremely tired
4. (Australian English, slang) too old or broken to use

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rooted
adj.
VERBS be | become | remain
ADV. deeply | firmly
PREP. in His problems are deeply rooted in his childhood experiences.

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