rooting
A system of roots; a secure attachment; a firm groundingA system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.
(countable, uncountable)The process of forming roots or taking roots.
корнеобразова́ниеkorneobrazovánije
the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
(countable, uncountable)A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.
(countable, uncountable)A hole formed by a pig when it roots in the ground.
These rootings may be as deep as two and a half feet, depending on how large a pig has been working.
(countable, uncountable)The reflex a baby makes when hungry and seeking milk.
(countable, uncountable)In computer security, the act of gaining superuser access to a computer system.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.
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Forms
plural: rootingsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable