Having roots, or certain type of roots. / Fixed in one position; immobile; unable to move. / (figuratively) Ingrained, as through repeated use; entrenched; habitual or instinctive.

A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding. / The process of forming roots. / A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.

present participle of root

plural of rooting

simple past tense and past participle of root for

present participle of root for

An English surname from Middle English from a byname from Middle English rote (“glad”). / An English surname originating as an occupation for a rote (medieval guitar)-player.

(idiomatic) People and society at the local (most basic) level rather than at the national centre of political activity / The essential foundation or source of something

Alternative spelling of grassroots

plural of characteristic root