rooted
Americanadjective
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having roots
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deeply felt
rooted objections
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slang tired or defeated
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taboo an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp against another person
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rooted
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English roted; see root 1, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Such claims are rooted in longstanding fears and superstitions - and are not new on the continent, particularly in communities where belief in witchcraft remains widespread.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The history of preppy style is rooted in the wardrobes of students at Ivy League schools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Many are working adults, parents, caregivers, and first-generation students who are rooted in their communities and cannot relocate or commute long distances to earn a degree.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
GPS navigation, lasers, and modern electronics all emerged from advances rooted in theoretical quantum physics and Einstein's theory of gravity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Isaac and Thomas and I stood rooted to the spot, afraid to say or do anything that would make Goeth reconsider.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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