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Rootless — Root less, a. Destitute of roots. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rootless — [ro͞ot′lis, root′lis] adj. having no roots or no stabilizing ties, as to society rootlessly adv. rootlessness n … English World dictionary
rootless — [[t]ru͟ːtləs[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If someone has no permanent home or job and is not settled in any community, you can describe them as rootless. These rootless young people have nowhere else to go. ...people who refused to integrate within … English dictionary
rootless — rootlessness, n. /rooht lis, root /, adj. 1. having no roots. 2. having no basis of stability; unsteady: a rootless feeling resulting from economic and social change. 3. having no place or position in society; not in accord with the environment:… … Universalium
rootless — Jewish The language of Nazi Germany and Communist Russia, where Jews were seen as a threat because of their intelligence, their independence, and their shared religion and culture: Nine Kremlin doctors were said to be plotting to kill… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
rootless — root•less [[t]ˈrut lɪs, ˈrʊt [/t]] adj. 1) having no roots 2) having no basis of stability; unsteady: a rootless feeling[/ex] 3) having no place or position in society: a rootless wanderer[/ex] • Etymology: 1325–75 root′less•ness, n … From formal English to slang
rootless — root|less [ˈru:tləs] adj having nowhere that you feel is really your home ▪ rootless people >rootlessness n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
rootless — adjective having nowhere that you feel is really your home: a rootless existence on the street rootlessness noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
rootless — Ⅰ. root [1] ► NOUN 1) a part of a plant normally below ground, which acts as a support and collects water and nourishment. 2) the embedded part of a bodily organ or structure such as a hair. 3) (also root vegetable) a turnip, carrot, or other… … English terms dictionary
rootless — adjective wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community led a vagabond life a rootless wanderer • Syn: ↑vagabond • Similar to: ↑unsettled • Derivationally related forms: ↑vagabond … Useful english dictionary
