rootage

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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.

• 🇨🇳名词，指牢固扎根的状态、发达的根系，或事物产生的根源/来源。

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.

   🇨🇳根深蒂固

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳根系

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳起源

   同义词: basisbeginningcommencementderivationfoundationoriginrootsource