rootage

/ˈruːtɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of having roots or of being rooted; also, the act of rooting or the state of being rooted in a place or in a particular environment.

“The rootage of the tree was deep, allowing it to survive during periods of drought.”

Synonyms

  • root
  • rooting

Antonyms

  • transplantation