embedded
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.fixed deeply and firmly into a surrounding substance or surface.
adj.firmly and securely surrounded by a mass; lodged solidly into a medium.
Simple“The hikers found a piece of ancient wood embedded in the dry mud.”
In context“Geologists discovered several rare mineral crystals embedded deep within the volcanic rock, suggesting a complex cooling process.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.built into a larger system or piece of software so that it is a permanent part of it.
adj.integrated as an essential part of a larger whole, particularly in computing or social structures.
Simple“The video is embedded directly into the webpage so you can watch it here.”
In context“The new smart appliance features an embedded operating system designed to optimise energy consumption based on user habits.”
Synonymsintegratedbuilt inAntonymsexternalstandalone - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing an idea or feeling that is very strong and difficult to change.
adj.describing attitudes, beliefs, or practices that are firmly established and difficult to dislodge from a culture or mindset.
Simple“These traditions are deeply embedded in the local culture.”
In context“The researchers argued that these biases were so deeply embedded in the institutional framework that only a complete overhaul would suffice.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of 'embed', meaning to put something firmly into something else.
v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'embed', meaning to fix an object or idea into a surrounding mass.
Simple“He embedded the fence posts in concrete to make sure they wouldn't move.”
In context“The journalist was embedded with the infantry unit for three months to provide a first-hand account of the conflict.”
From embed + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.