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. taboo,  an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp against another person

Other Word Forms

• rootedly adverb
• rootedness noun
• multirooted adjective
• underrooted adjective
• well-rooted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rooted¹

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

Example Sentences

This ruthless dismantling of South Africa was rooted in such qualities.

From BBC

“I lost my way. I got lost in my journey. Lost in the drugs and the excess. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core.”

From Los Angeles Times

"My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core."

From BBC

This is dangerous nonsense rooted in fear of African spirituality, said Britton.

From Los Angeles Times

The commissioner agreed that a range of factors that show systemic issues need to be rooted out, but stopped short of calling the issues institutional.

From BBC

Related Words

• entrenched 
• fixed