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Definition rooted in American English

rooted adjective

adjective
/ˈrutəd/
1

if one thing is rooted in another, it is based on it, has developed from it, or is influenced by it

Example

The conflict in the area was rooted in history and religion.

Example

a traditional university with values rooted in the past

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a deeply rooted religious faith

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Definition rooted in American English