Deep-rooted

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

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



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  deep-rooted
       adj : (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-seated}, {implanted},
             {ingrained}, {planted}]