Associations to the word «Rooting»

Wiktionary

ROOTING, noun. Originally, a system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.
ROOTING, noun. The process of forming roots.
ROOTING, noun. A method of creating a new plant by getting part of an existing plant to form roots.
ROOTING, verb. Present participle of root
ROOTING FOR, verb. Present participle of root for
ROOTING INTEREST, noun. (idiom) a desire for, or interest in, the success of a particular person or group, often a sports team
ROOTING REFLEX, noun. A reflex in infants in which the head is turned towards any stimulus; used to find the nipple

Dictionary definition

ROOTING, noun. The process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley