implanted, planted, rooted
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.brought about or set up or accepted; especially long and widely accepted; as, distrust of established authority; a team established as a member of a major league; enjoyed his prestige as an established writer; an established precedent; the established Church. Contrasted with unestablished. [Narrower terms: entrenched; implanted, planted, rooted; official; recognized] [WordNet 1.5]
2.securely established; as, an established reputation.
Syn: firm. [WordNet 1.5]
3.settled securely and unconditionally.
Syn: accomplished, effected. [WordNet 1.5]
4.conforming with accepted standards. [WordNet 1.5]
5.shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt; as, the established facts in the case.
Syn: proved. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
6.(Bot.) introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation; -- of plants.
Syn: naturalized. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
What does it mean? Question 1 of today’s quiz