deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- deeprootedness noun
Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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What he had run up against was a deep-rooted system of patronage controlled by a single family.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
That said, this matters less over the longer term as deep-rooted concerns reassert themselves in traders’ minds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 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
But industry leaders are increasingly voicing frustration that the efforts are moving too slowly and are insufficient to tackle a host of deep-rooted problems, from chronic labour shortages to heavy bureaucratic burdens.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
And the great summer storms that came through these parts that blackened the sky and tore up deep-rooted oaks made him feel uncomfortably small and helpless.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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