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rootedness

/ˈruːtɪdnəs/
root · ed · ness
Adjective:rooted
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• noun

1

The state or quality of having a deep, enduring connection to a particular place, community, or tradition.

Example

"Living in the same coastal town for four generations gave the family a strong sense of rootedness."

2

The quality of being firmly established, deeply entrenched, or securely fixed.

Example

"The scholar emphasized the historical rootedness of these legal principles in ancient custom."

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• Rhymes for rootedness

• Nearby Words

rootball
rootbound
rooted
rootedness
rooter
rootless
rootlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rootedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rootedness
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