entrenched
|en-trenched|
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/
(entrench)
firmly established
Etymology
'entrench' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'en-,' meaning 'in,' and 'trenchier,' meaning 'to cut or dig.'
'entrench' changed from the Old French word 'en-trenchier' and eventually became the modern English word 'entrench.'
Initially, it meant 'to dig a trench,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'establish firmly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to establish something firmly so that it is difficult to change.
The manager entrenched the new procedures in the company's operations.
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Adjective 1
firmly established and difficult to change.
The company's entrenched policies were hard to reform.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41