rootage

unzählbar

A noun referring to the state of being firmly established by roots, a developed system of roots, or the origin or source from which something springs into being.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Zustand des festen Verwurzeltseins, ein entwickeltes Wurzelsystem oder den Ursprung bzw. die Quelle bezeichnet, aus der etwas entsteht.

1. Fixedness by roots C2 formal

   The state of being firmly established or anchored, as if by roots.

   • The rootage of the ancient tree was deep and extensive.
   • His ideas have a strong rootage in tradition.
   • The community's rootage in the area goes back centuries.

   🇩🇪Verwurzelung

   Synonyme: anchoragefixednessstability

2. Root system C2 formal

   A developed system of roots belonging to a plant.

   • The plant's rootage spread widely under the soil.
   • Strong rootage helps the tree withstand storms.
   • The gardener examined the rootage for signs of disease.

   🇩🇪Wurzelsystem

   Synonyme: root system

3. Origin or source C2 formal

   The place where something begins or originates.

   • The rootage of the conflict lies in historical disputes.
   • Scholars traced the rootage of the tradition to ancient rituals.
   • The rootage of the river is in the high mountains.

   🇩🇪Ursprung

   Synonyme: basisbeginningcommencementderivationfoundationoriginrootsource