rooting

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
  2. verb take root and begin to grow
  3. verb come into existence, originate

Etymology

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

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