[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

root \root\ r=oot, v. i. imp.  p. p. rooted; p. pr. 
   vb. n. rooting.
   1. to fix the root; to enter the earth, as roots; to take
      root and begin to grow.
      1913 webster

            in deep grounds the weeds root deeper. --mortimer.
      1913 webster

   2. to be firmly fixed; to be established.
      1913 webster

            if any irregularity chanced to intervene and to
            cause misappehensions, he gave them not leave to
            root and fasten by concealment.       --bp. fell.
      1913 webster
see also:
rooted rooting 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

rooting
     n : the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow

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Rooting, definition of term: Rooting
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