DEEP-ROOTED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does deep-rooted mean? 

• DEEP-ROOTED (adjective)
  The adjective DEEP-ROOTED has 1 sense:

1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

  Familiarity information: DEEP-ROOTED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEEP-ROOTED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Synonyms:

deep-rooted; deep-seated; implanted; ingrained; planted

Context example:

a deeply planted need

Similar:

constituted; established (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established)