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DEEP-SEATED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does deep-seated mean?

• DEEP-SEATED (adjective)
The adjective DEEP-SEATED has 1 sense:

1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Familiarity information: DEEP-SEATED used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• DEEP-SEATED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

Synonyms:

deep-rooted; deep-seated; implanted; ingrained; planted

Context examples:

deep-rooted prejudice / deep-seated differences of opinion / implanted convictions / ingrained habits of a lifetime / a deeply planted need

Similar:

constituted; established (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established)

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