deep rooted

/dip ˈrutɪd/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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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