rootedness
|root-ed-ness|
/ˈruːtɪdnəs/
having roots; firmly established
Etymology
'rootedness' is built from the adjective 'rooted', itself formed from the noun 'root' plus the past-participial suffix '-ed' and the nominalizing suffix '-ness'. 'Root' in English comes from Old English 'rōt' (or similar forms) meaning 'root'.
'root' passed from Old English 'rōt' into Middle English as 'root' and into modern English as 'root'. The adjective 'rooted' arose by adding '-ed' to indicate 'having roots', and later the abstract noun-forming suffix '-ness' produced 'rootedness'.
Initially related primarily to the literal sense 'having roots', the term's use broadened over time to include figurative senses such as 'firmly established' or 'deeply connected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being firmly established or having deep roots; stability and firmness (literal or figurative).
The rootedness of the institution gave people confidence in its decisions.
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Noun 2
the fact or condition of having roots in a particular place, culture, or history; a sense of belonging or connection to origins.
Her rootedness in the town's traditions made her an effective community leader.
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Noun 3
in botany or horticulture, the degree to which a plant, cutting, or seedling has developed roots and become established in soil.
Before transplanting, the gardener tested the rootedness of the seedlings.
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