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adjective
- 1. (of an object) fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; implanted: "a gold ring with nine embedded stones"
- 2. (of a journalist) attached to a military unit during a conflict: "embedded journalists were scrutinized for their ability to report with independence"
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EMBEDDED definition: 1. fixed into the surface of something: 2. If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or…. Learn more.
1. : occurring as a grammatical constituent (such as a verb phrase or clause) within a like constituent. 2. : enclosed closely in or as if in a matrix : set firmly into a mass or material.
to put a computer or piece of electronic equipment inside a product in order to control the way it operates: be embedded in/into sth Microprocessors are embedded into products such as cars, fridges, traffic lights, and industrial equipment.
constituting a permanent and noticeable feature of something. a deeply embedded feeling of guilt. This agreement will be embedded in a state treaty to be signed soon. The cult of youth is embedded in our society.
Embedded definition: fixed or snugly enclosed in a surrounding mass. See examples of EMBEDDED used in a sentence.
1. a. : to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix. fossils embedded in stone. b. : to make something an integral part of. the prejudices embedded in our language. c. : to prepare (a microscopy specimen) for sectioning by infiltrating with and enclosing in a supporting substance. d.
embedded. ( ɪmˈbɛdɪd) adj. 1. fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass. 2. constituting a permanent and noticeable feature of something. 3. (Journalism & Publishing) journalism assigned to accompany an active military unit. 4. (Grammar) grammar inserted into a sentence. 5.
The adjective embedded describes something that is encased in a surrounding substance. On a walking tour of Fredericksburg, Virginia, you can see buildings with embedded Civil War cannonballs. Embedded also means to insert as part of a whole.
embed meaning, definition, what is embed: to put something firmly and deeply into ...: Learn more.
verb. /ɪmˈbed/ (also imbed) [usually passive] Verb Forms. to fix something in a substance or solid object. be embedded in something an operation to remove glass that was embedded in his leg. (figurative) These attitudes are deeply embedded in our society (= felt very strongly and difficult to change).