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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“FDA’s regulatory treatment of nicotine pouches is rooted in recent evidence that has found that nicotine pouches can help adults quit smoking.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The emergence of large language models, rooted in understanding humans, changes things in his mind.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
At Harvard University, comedian Conan O’Brien delivered a commencement address rooted in self-deprecation and reflection on career longevity.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
“The change we need is rooted in accountability for results,” Mahan said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
That would have been frightening enough in its own right, but the animal’s teeth weren’t what rooted Ekon to the dirt; it was the thing’s eyes.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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