entrenched

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ɪnˈtrentʃt/
- /ɪnˈtrentʃt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ɪnˈtrentʃt/

Definitions of entrenched word

noun entrenched (of an attitude, habit, or belief) Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained. 1
verb entrenched simple past tense and past participle of entrench. 0

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Parts of speech for Entrenched

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preposition

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entrenched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for entrenched

adjective entrenched

rooted — having roots.
ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
deep-rooted — Deep-rooted means the same as deep-seated.
deep-seated — A deep-seated problem, feeling, or belief is difficult to change because its causes have been there for a long time.

All 8 Synonyms of entrenched

Antonyms for entrenched

adjective entrenched

changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

All 3 Antonyms of entrenched

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