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
“It reflects some real, deep-rooted structural issues that have not been resolved.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Champagne flutes clinked as the president and the King raised toasts to one another, celebrating the deep-rooted ties and shared history between the countries.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
He also praised the work of fellow TV conservationist Sir David Attenborough, who had "taught generations of young people to develop a deep-rooted love for the natural world".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
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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