rooted
|root-ed|
B2
/ˈruːtɪd/
(root)
foundation or origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'root' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rōt', where 'rōt' meant 'root'.
Historical Evolution
'rōt' changed from Old English word 'rōt' and eventually became the modern English word 'root'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the part of a plant that grows underground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'established or fixed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'root'.
The tree was rooted in the ground.
Adjective 1
firmly established or fixed; deeply ingrained.
Her beliefs are deeply rooted in her upbringing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40