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rooting.

A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The process of forming roots or taking roots.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A hole formed by a pig when it roots in the ground.

    countable · uncountable
    These rootings may be as deep as two and a half feet, depending on how large a pig has been working.
  5. The reflex a baby makes when hungry and seeking milk.

    countable · uncountable
  6. In computer security, the act of gaining superuser access to a computer system.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of root

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.

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