Grammar Entry 658 / 1011 60-second read

Deep-seeded vs. Deep-seated

Firmly set, not planted.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

A deep-seeded bias.

✓ Correct

A deep-seated bias.

The ruleii

DEEP-SEATED (firmly placed).

DEEP-SEATED refers to being set deeply — like a chair. The "seeded" version is an eggcorn.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

From SEAT, not SEED.

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