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rooted

American  
[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /

adjective

  1. having roots.

  2. firmly implanted (often used in combination).

    a deep-rooted belief.
rooted British  
/ ˈruːtɪd /

adjective

  1. having roots

  2. deeply felt

    rooted objections

  3. slang tired or defeated

  4. taboo an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp against another person

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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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The shortlisted entrants, chosen from across the UK, were selected to meet the theme of "Rooted in Culture", highlighting how trees have inspired creative minds and become ingrained in our cultural landscape.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Rooted squarely in the joy of the moment, we agree — this cake is otherworldly delicious.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Rooted in a sensibility defiantly opposed to middlebrow sameness, the paper broadened its scope from a specific urban locale to an ethos no longer confined to a set of quizzically arranged blocks below 14th Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

Once overwhelmingly white, the booksellers association added 46 stores last year that reported diverse ownership, among them Rooted MKE in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Black Garnet Books, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

Rooted, in spite of the storms and the ice.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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