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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He also served in al-Majd, the internal security force that rooted out collaborators and spies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
“The change we need is rooted in accountability for results,” Mahan said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He rejected the idea the business should be seen as a luxury, describing it as a "national treasure" rooted in centuries of regional history that dates back to the Roman times.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Birthright citizenship is rooted in the plain text of the Fourteenth Amendment, which declares that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States” are citizens.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
While rap is often associated with “gangsta life” in the mainstream press, the origins of rap and hip-hop culture are not rooted in outlaw ideology.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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