deep-rooted

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held“deep-rooted prejudice”“deep-seated differences of opinion”“implanted convictions”“ingrained habits of a lifetime”“a deeply planted need”Synonyms: deep-seated implanted ingrained planted

deep-rooted \deep-rooted\ adj. well-established; as, deep-rooted prejudice.

Syn: deep-seated, fundamental, ingrained. [WordNet 1.5]