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rooted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹutəd// UK //ɹˈuːtɪd// root·ed Slang

v. strongly connected to a place, a feeling, or a set of ideas. You use this when something is so deep that it is hard to change or move.

v. firmly established or deeply embedded within a specific context, culture, or belief system. Often used figuratively to describe the origins of a behavior or the fixed nature of a problem.


SIMPLE

Her fear of water is rooted in a childhood accident.

CONTEXTUAL

The conflict between the two families is rooted in a land dispute from fifty years ago.

COMPLEX

The artist's unique style is deeply rooted in the traditional folk music of her ancestors, yet it incorporates modern electronic elements that appeal to a global audience.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used with the preposition 'in' to indicate the source or cause.

Pitfall

His ideas are rooted at traditionHis ideas are rooted in traditionThe adjective almost exclusively takes the preposition 'in' when describing origins or causes.

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