I. ˈradəˌkāt verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English radicaten, from Latin radicatus, past participle of radicare, radicari to take root, from radic-, radix root — more at root
transitive verb
1. : to cause to take root : plant deeply and firmly
2. : to fix or establish firmly
the missionary function of the Church is radicated in … God's Providence — J.D.Hassett
intransitive verb
obsolete : to take root
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin radicatus, past participle of radicare, radicari to take root
obsolete : radicated