embedded
adj. · v.-
1 fixed firmly inside (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatefixed deeply and firmly into a surrounding substance or surface.
firmly and securely surrounded by a mass; lodged solidly into a medium.
ExampleThe hikers found a piece of ancient wood embedded in the dry mud.
ExampleGeologists discovered several rare mineral crystals embedded deep within the volcanic rock, suggesting a complex cooling process.
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2 part of a system (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computingbuilt into a larger system or piece of software so that it is a permanent part of it.
integrated as an essential part of a larger whole, particularly in computing or social structures.
ExampleThe video is embedded directly into the webpage so you can watch it here.
ExampleThe new smart appliance features an embedded operating system designed to optimise energy consumption based on user habits.
- integrated
- built in
- external
- standalone
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3 deeply rooted ideas (adj.) C1 Advanced Academicdescribing an idea or feeling that is very strong and difficult to change.
describing attitudes, beliefs, or practices that are firmly established and difficult to dislodge from a culture or mindset.
ExampleThese traditions are deeply embedded in the local culture.
ExampleThe researchers argued that these biases were so deeply embedded in the institutional framework that only a complete overhaul would suffice.
- entrenched
- ingrained
- deep seated
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4 to fix something into (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe past tense of 'embed', meaning to put something firmly into something else.
the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'embed', meaning to fix an object or idea into a surrounding mass.
ExampleHe embedded the fence posts in concrete to make sure they wouldn't move.
ExampleThe journalist was embedded with the infantry unit for three months to provide a first-hand account of the conflict.
From embed + -ed.