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embeddable

embeddable

6.9
Can run inside a small device with limited memory and power
  • adjective
  • /ɪmˈbɛdəbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : integrable
  • Our team is working on embeddable code for the new smart home device to enhance its functionality.

Examples

  • Temposonics embeddable sensors, which are designed to be rugged, have a linearity of 0.05 percent and a resolution of 0.0001 in.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The developers created an embeddable application that can easily integrate with various platforms.

  • This software offers embeddable features that allow users to customize their experience on different devices.

Surface Forms

embeddable positive

Morphology

embeddable = embed (transparent) = embed + able

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-able' to 'embed', indicating suitability or capability to be embedded in other systems.

Etymology

Embeddable comes from the verb embed, built from em- 'in' and bed 'a place to lie', so picture software that 'lies' inside a device like a small thing on a bed. So an embeddable system is 'made to run inside' a device or small hardware.