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deep-rooted

  • /ˈdiːp ˌɹuːtɪd/ US
  • /ˌɹʊtɪd/ US

adjective deeper-rooted · deepest-rooted

  1. literally Of a plant, having deep roots. He observed the leaves of trees there abouts more deeply green then else∣where, the Oakes broad-spreading, but not deep-rooted;
  2. Of a non-living object, deeply and firmly embedded (in the ground, etc.)
  3. figuratively Firmly established in thought or behavior and difficult to change. They avoid conflict at all costs because of their deep-rooted fear of upsetting people.

    Similar: ineradicable, bred-in-the-bone, deep-seated, deep-lying

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adj having deep roots

中文根深的 gēnshēn de
Françaisprofondément enraciné

adj firmly established

中文根深蒂固 gēnshēndìgù, 刻骨 kègǔ
Françaisprofondément enraciné, ancré
Русскийглубоко́ укорени́вшийся glubokó ukorenívšijsja

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@misc{deep_rooted_2026,
  title = {deep-rooted},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/deep-rooted},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}