rooting

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.
2. (countable, uncountable) The process of forming roots or taking roots.
3. (countable, uncountable) A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.
4. (countable, uncountable) A hole formed by a pig when it roots in the ground.
5. (countable, uncountable) The reflex a baby makes when hungry and seeking milk.

Verb

present participle and gerund of root

root

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: rotynge

In summary

From Middle English rotynge (“rooting”); equivalent to root + -ing.

Synonyms

reinforcement

assistance

barracking

bracing

cheering

consolidate

extraction

aid

shoring

strengthening

support

fall on face

radication

help

Translations

enracinement

radicazione

enraizamiento

arraigo

arrelament

enraizamento

radication

تجذير

ukorzenianie

Bewurzelung

appui

التجذير

renforcement

support moral

enracinant