adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having been established for a long period of time.

   "The school has a number of well-established traditions."

2. 2
   Well-known.

   "It is well established that this methodology is problematic."

Synonyms

All synonyms

confirmeddeep dyeddeep rooteddeep seateddyed-in-the-woolembossed

Example

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"It is a well-established tradition."

Etymology

From well + established.

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