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
