rootless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking a root or foundation; having no basis or support.

• adjective

  Having no attachment to a particular place, country, or tradition.

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Antonyms

rooted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rootless
boots , suits , mutes , futes

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Variants

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root , rooted , rootedness , rootednesses , rootless , rootlessness , rootlessnesses , rootlike , roots

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'roots,' meaning 'base' or 'foundation.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rootless' was popularized in the late 19th century by Austrian sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies.

2. In biology, a rootless plant is called a parasitic plant, which obtains its nutrients by attaching itself to the roots of other plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. nomadic: Refers to people or cultures that move from place to place, often without a fixed home or permanent settlement.

2. detachment: The act of separating oneself emotionally or physically from something, often used in a negative context to describe a lack of connection or commitment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rootless' individuals are often portrayed as being aimless or without direction. In art, the term 'rootless cosmopolitanism' refers to the global spread of ideas and cultures.

How to Memorize "rootless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with no roots, or imagine a person without a home or a sense of belonging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rootless' with the feeling of instability or lack of foundation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Lacking a large, important base; Having no home or tradition' (L.A.B.H.N.H.T).

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