deep-seated
deep-seated · more deep-seated · most deep-seated
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Physically located at a deep levelPhysically located at a deep level.
Meaning
2 sensesPhysically located at a deep level.
a deep-seated tumour
Weaknesses in the earth’s crust allow deep-seated heat to rise nearer to the surface.
(figuratively)Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change; deeply ingrained.
She has a deep-seated belief in the essential goodness of human nature.
More definitions
- (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From deep + seated.From deep + seated.
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Forms
more deep-seated/deeper-seated, most deep-seated/deepest-seated| Comparative | more deep-seated / deeper-seated Lesson |
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| Superlative | most deep-seated / deepest-seated Lesson |
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Synonyms
7 synonymsbred-in-the-bonedeep-rooteddeep-lyingdeeply seated
Close in meaning
- (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held:deep-rootedimplantedingrainedplanted
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddeep-seeded
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form