'deep-rooted' definitions:

Definition of 'deep-rooted'

(from WordNet)
adjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; "deep-rooted prejudice"; "deep- seated differences of opinion"; "implanted convictions"; "ingrained habits of a lifetime"; "a deeply planted need" [syn: deep-rooted, deep-seated, implanted, ingrained, planted]

Definition of 'deep-rooted'

From: GCIDE
  • deep-rooted \deep-rooted\ adj. well-established; as, deep-rooted prejudice.
  • Syn: deep-seated, fundamental, ingrained. [WordNet 1.5]