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
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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 slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Before Ilaiyaraaja, a lot of film music was rooted in Indian classical music.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“That’s why there’s an attachment to keeping Korean-language media rooted in Koreatown,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
David Braman’s ethnographic research shows that mass incarceration, far from reducing the stigma associated with criminality, actually creates a deep silence in communities of color, one rooted in shame.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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