embedded

CEFRB2

/ɪmˈbɛdɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Fixed firmly inside another object, material, or system.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not minimal with respect to inclusion (among associated primes), i.e. having a proper sub-ideal which is an associated prime.

Examples

  • A knife was embedded in Layla's chest.

  • The reporter was embedded with the military unit during the mission.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

  2. Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of embed

More examples

In context

  • The scene was embedded in his memory.

  • Near Maldonado I saw estuary shells of recent species embedded in clay, and raised above the level of a neighbouring fresh-water lake.

  • That is, a program which will execute in an embedded target computer is developed on a host computer which offers extensive support facilities.

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Quick test

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The tiny microchip was blank deep inside the plastic casing of the remote.

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Origin

adjective

From embed + -ed.