Posted by Johnboy at dialup-209.245.66.127.losangeles1.level3.net on October 28, 1999 at 01:00:16:
In Reply to: Not to pick nits... posted by Fontaine on October 28, 1999 at 00:48:44:
Hi,
Here's the definition from Dictionary.com. It's definitely deep-seated. Good rationale on the alternative though.
Johnboy
"deep-seated adj : (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; "deep-rooted prejudice"; "deep-seated differences of opinion"; "implanted convictions"; "ingrained habits of a lifetime"; "a deeply planted need" [syn: deep-rooted, implanted, ingrained, planted]
: ...or be confrontational, but I believe it's "deep-seeded" as in planting seeds deeply. I think, anyway.