established
UK: ɪˈstæblɪʃt | US: ɪˈstæblɪʃt
adj. 1. Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized or accepted.
adj. 2. Successfully initiated or brought about.
vt. 3. (Past tense of "establish") To set up or found something securely.
The word "established" derives from the Old French "establiss-", the stem of "establir" (to set up), which itself comes from Latin "stabilire" (to make stable). The root "stabil-" relates to "stare" (to stand), reflecting the idea of firmness or permanence. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating completion. Over time, "established" evolved to describe institutions, customs, or facts that are firmly rooted in society.
The company was established in 1995 and has grown steadily since.
She is an established expert in her field.
The rules were established to ensure fairness.
This tradition is well established in our culture.
They worked hard to get their business established.