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rootedness

[roo-tid, root-id]

adjective

1.

having roots.

2.

firmly implanted (often used in combination): a deep-rooted belief.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English roted; see root¹, -ed², -ed³

Related forms

root·ed·ly, adverb

root·ed·ness, noun

mul·ti·root·ed, adjective

un·der·root·ed, adjective

well-root·ed, adjective

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