deep-rooted, a.
(diːpˌruːtɪd)
[deep adv. 3.]
Deeply rooted or implanted; chiefly fig., of feelings, opinions, prejudices, etc.
| 1669 Woodhead St. Teresa ii. xxxiv. 228 Where Vertue is deep-rooted, occasions work little upon them. 1672 Otway Titus & B. i. ii, So long establish'd and deep-rooted Love. 1834 Pringle African Sk. x. 314 The Governor's jealousy..was too deep-rooted. 1871 Morley Voltaire (1886) 70 A deep-rooted reverence for truth. |
Hence deep-ˈrootedness.
| 1860 Pusey Min. Proph. 90 The strength and deeprootedness of the soul in grace. |