established

== English == === Etymology === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ Hyphenation: es‧tab‧lished === Verb === established simple past and past participle of establish === Adjective === established (comparative more established, superlative most established) (of practices) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted. Near-synonyms: long-standing, accomplished (of faits accomplis) (of persons) Having been successful for a long time and therefore recognized and generally respected. Near-synonym: accomplished Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area. Of any social or economic entity: part of the establishment (“groups with socioeconomic power”). (Model, procedure, disease) Explicitly defined, described or recognized as a reference. ==== Synonyms ==== estd. (abbreviation) (generally accepted and/or formally recognized): trite ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====