rooted

American  

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /

adjective

1. having roots.

2. firmly implanted (often used in combination).

   a deep-rooted belief.

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rooted British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

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Etymology

Origin of rooted

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

rooted

But it also is still fundamentally rooted in American culture as well.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Some of his team-mates are rooted to the spot.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

"Around the world, organizations are looking for technology that they can trust and control, and that reflects their values," he added, pledging that Cohere would be rooted "in Canada always."

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

But she also thinks the turmoil is rooted in the decline of human contact in the digital age.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Rejecting traditional religion’s emphasis on sin and punishment, Modern Spiritualism was rooted in personal happiness on earth and in the heaven of Summerland, as well as a desire for world harmony.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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