deep-rooted

adjective

deep-root·​ed ˈdēp-ˈrü-təd How to pronounce deep-rooted (audio)
-ˈru̇-
: deeply implanted or established
a deep-rooted loyalty

Examples of deep-rooted in a Sentence

he had had a deep-rooted fear of the dark from the time he was a small child
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Beyond just checking the box for compliance or mandates, these regulations are deep-rooted to protect the rights of its civilians and echo themes for fairness, transparency and privacy. Prajeet Gadekar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Instead, the gender bias in finance is deep-rooted and its impact can be measured on investment social media. Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 Under the guise of a conventional bio-pic, with all of the dilution and sweetening that the commercial format entails, Fogel offers a wide-ranging and deep-rooted critique of American officialdom, of the political underpinnings of American society. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024 But public reaction to the incident makes clear that voting conspiracies are deep-rooted in Arizona. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2024 The crossover is deep-rooted — and León acknowledging it in a big way. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024 Saudi’s investment in sports is strategic and deep-rooted. Saudi Delegation To The World Economic Forum, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 The trend is so deep-rooted that Charlotte now has one alcohol-free bar and another on the way. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 These are clubs of renown, of widespread and fervent and deep-rooted support, not just in Italy but across the world. Rory Smith, New York Times, 10 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deep-rooted was in the 15th century

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“Deep-rooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-rooted. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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deep-rooted

adjective
deep-root·​ed
ˈdēp-ˈrüt-əd,
-ˈru̇t-
: deeply fixed or established
a deep-rooted loyalty

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