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embedded

embedded

4.4
Held firmly inside something or made a normal part of a group
  • adjective
  • /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/
translation icon : incrustado
  • It's got specific rules and values that are embedded in it.

Is there some form of embedded base in that mound?

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Examples

  • Because it's so now deeply embedded in our culture, right?

  • There's a nail embedded in the foam.

  • And your brain is embedded in your body.

  • And so now that safety message is embedded very early into his system.

  • What is the logic embedded into that machine?

  • Others, other analysts within different departments are embedded within policy teams.

  • They will become so embedded that we will cease to think about them.

  • Now you'll notice that there is still some paint embedded into the canvas.

  • It's something that's in tattooed and embedded in my head all the time.

  • The memories of her childhood are deeply embedded in her heart.

Synonyms

built-in
vsembedded
59 3.9

A feature that is part of something from the start, not added later

is fixed deeply or placed inside rather than just being a feature
deep-seated
vsembedded
24 4.7

A feeling or belief that people cannot easily change

focuses on being fixed inside or part of something, not only depth
entrenched in
vsembedded
11 6.9

Deeply fixed in a person or group and hard to change

highlights being fixed deeply or inserted rather than just established inside
deep-rooted
vsembedded
8 4.8

A feeling, belief or tradition that is very strong and hard to change

is more about physical fixation or essential placement than long history
ingrained
vsembedded
6 6.4

Firmly fixed in a person, especially a habit or belief, so it is hard to change

is about being firmly fixed or inserted, not only a lasting habit
entrenched
vsembedded
6 6.7

Strongly fixed and hard to change, often about beliefs or habits

is more about physical fixation or essential membership than longevity
rooted
vsembedded
3 3.7

Firmly connected to a particular place, idea, or feeling

leans toward being fixed inside or inserted rather than just connected
incorporated
vsembedded
4.0

Made part of something larger, like a plan or report

is fixed firmly inside rather than merely being included

Antonyms

2 4.3

Something loose and not fixed to the thing it belongs to

How Embedded

inseparable
46 3.4
integrated
2 3.8
embedded
4.4
attached
3.1
loose
155 1.0

Surface Forms

embedded positive

Morphology

embedded = embed (transparent) = em + bed + ed

Formed from the verb 'embed' with the regular adjectival/past-participle suffix '-ed', producing the predictable meaning 'fixed or inserted'.

Etymology

Embedded comes from the verb embed, which has em- meaning 'in' and bed meaning a 'place to put', as in a flowerbed where you put plants. So, to be embedded is to be put firmly 'in' something, like a jewel fixed into rock or a reporter living 'in' a group of soldiers.