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embedded

embedded

40 4.4
Held firmly inside something or made a normal part of a group
  • adjective
  • /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/
: 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
90 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
rooted
vsembedded
75 3.7

Firmly connected to a particular place, idea, or feeling

leans toward being fixed inside or inserted rather than just connected
entrenched
vsembedded
28 6.7

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

is more about physical fixation or essential membership than longevity
ingrained
vsembedded
25 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
deep-seated
vsembedded
23 4.7

A feeling or belief that people cannot easily change

focuses on being fixed inside or part of something, not only depth
deep-rooted
vsembedded
20 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
entrenched in
vsembedded
14 6.9

Deeply fixed in a person or group and hard to change

highlights being fixed deeply or inserted rather than just established inside
incorporated
vsembedded
1 4.0

Made part of something larger, like a plan or report

is fixed firmly inside rather than merely being included

Antonyms

8 4.3

Something loose and not fixed to the thing it belongs to

How Embedded

inseparable
44 3.4
integrated
95 3.8
embedded
40 4.4
attached
3 3.1
loose
302 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.