deep rooted
/dip ˈrutɪd/
adjective
- Firmly established and unlikely to change; having strong, long-lasting foundations.
- Her deep-rooted fear of heights made it hard for her to climb ladders.
- The community has a deep-rooted tradition of celebrating the harvest festival.
- The conflict stems from deep-rooted cultural differences.
- Having roots that grow far into the ground.
- The gardener recommended deep-rooted shrubs for erosion control.
- These deep-rooted weeds are very hard to pull out.
- Deep-rooted plants like oak trees can survive droughts better than shallow-rooted ones.
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