adj. well-established; as, deep-rooted prejudice. Syn. -- deep-seated, fundamental, ingrained. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. Having taken root; firmly implanted; fixed in the heart. “A rooted sorrow.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Root"ed*ly, adv. -- Root"ed*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]