Deep-rooted: meaning, definitions and examples
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deep-rooted
[ ˌdiːpˈruːtɪd ]
feelings
Firmly established and difficult to change, especially when referring to beliefs, feelings, or traditions.
Synonyms
deep-seated, entrenched, ingrained
Examples of usage
- Her deep-rooted fear of spiders made it impossible for her to enter the room.
- The deep-rooted love she had for her hometown kept her from moving away.
- His deep-rooted beliefs in equality guided all of his actions.
- The deep-rooted traditions of the family were passed down from generation to generation.
plants
Having roots that go deeply into the ground, providing stability and strength.
Synonyms
strong-rooted, well-established
Examples of usage
- The oak tree's deep-rooted system allowed it to withstand strong winds.
- The deep-rooted plants helped prevent soil erosion in the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "deep-rooted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enraizado
🇮🇳 गहराई से जड़ें
🇩🇪 tief verwurzelt
🇮🇩 berakar dalam
🇺🇦 глибоко вкорінений
🇵🇱 głęboko zakorzeniony
🇯🇵 深く根付いた (ふかくねづいた)
🇫🇷 profondément enraciné
🇪🇸 profundamente arraigado
🇹🇷 derinlemesine kök salmış
🇰🇷 깊이 뿌리박은 (gipi ppuribakeun)
🇸🇦 متجذر بعمق
🇨🇿 hluboce zakořeněný
🇸🇰 hlboko zakorenený
🇨🇳 根深蒂固的 (gēnshēndìgù de)
🇸🇮 globoko ukoreninjen
🇮🇸 djúpum rótum
🇰🇿 терең тамырланған
🇬🇪 ღრმად ფესვგადგმული
🇦🇿 dərin köklü
🇲🇽 profundamente arraigado
Word origin
The term 'deep-rooted' originated from the combination of 'deep', meaning extending far down from the top or surface, and 'rooted', which refers to firmly established. The metaphorical use of the term to describe beliefs or feelings dates back to the 19th century, highlighting the idea of something deeply ingrained or firmly established. In the context of plants, 'deep-rooted' has been used since the 17th century to depict plants with roots that extend deeply into the ground for stability and nourishment.