rooted

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ in sth developing from or being strongly influenced by sth: His problems are deeply rooted in his childhood experiences. 2 fixed in one place; not moving or changing: She was rooted to her chair. * Their life is rooted in Chicago now. * Life in the countryside remained firmly rooted in the past. * Racism is still deeply rooted in our society. seealsoDEEP-ROOTED IDIOMS rooted to the spot so frightened or shocked that you cannot move