deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The rules, which apply only to ethnic Tajiks, collide with deep-rooted Central Asian traditions, where children's names carry great symbolic importance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The cancellation of the exam sparked protests across India, with students, activists and opposition leaders highlighting what they said were deep-rooted problems in the country's examination system.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
“It reflects some real, deep-rooted structural issues that have not been resolved.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Some deep-rooted animal desire for survival keeps me stumbling after Finnick and Peeta, continuing to move, although I'm probably dead already.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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