rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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This change is rooted in a phenomenon known as the Hadley Cell, a global zone of warm, rising air across the tropics.
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Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
In her book, the author examines the song's nostalgic melody, haunting narrative rooted in slavery, and the selective memory of white America.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
That scholarship is rooted in his own experience as a Ugandan citizen of Indian origin who was twice rendered stateless due to political turmoil in East Africa during the 1970s and 80s.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
García's decline leads to exit The final departure was rooted in performance.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
In her book, the author examines the song's nostalgic melody, haunting narrative rooted in slavery, and the selective memory of white America.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
That scholarship is rooted in his own experience as a Ugandan citizen of Indian origin who was twice rendered stateless due to political turmoil in East Africa during the 1970s and 80s.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
García's decline leads to exit The final departure was rooted in performance.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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