deep-rooted

Definitions

1. 1

   Of a plant, having deep roots.

   • He observed the leaves of trees there abouts more deeply green then else∣where, the Oakes broad-spreading, but not deep-rooted;
2. 2

   Of a non-living object, deeply and firmly embedded (in the ground, etc.)

3. 3

   Firmly established in thought or behavior and difficult to change.

   • They avoid conflict at all costs because of their deep-rooted fear of upsetting people.
   • […] Temporarie faith keeping residence only in the out-face of the heart, is ouerswayed & ouerborn in temptation by euery strong desire, or deep-rooted passion.
   • Notwithstanding the deep-rooted notion, even amongst the majority of painters themselves, that time is a great improver of good pictures, I will undertake to shew, that nothing can be more absurd.

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