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Meaning of embedded
The primary meaning of the word "embedded" based on Oxford Languages is being firmly fixed or inserted in a surrounding substance or material.
Etymology of embedded
The word "embedded" originates from the verb "embed," which comes from the Old English words "em-" (in) and "bedd" (bed), and the suffix "-ed" (past participle)
Historically, the term has been used to describe objects or ideas that are firmly fixed or inserted in a surrounding substance or material, and its usage has expanded to include figurative and technical contexts
Synonyms
integrated
incorporated
built-in
innate
inherent
inborn
intrinsic
internal
interior
inner
implanted
inserted
embedded
fixed
situated
located
positioned
placed
planted
enshrined
established
entrenched
rooted
inlaid
inset
inducted
introduced
installed
intrinsic
inbred
congenital
inseparable
indelible
inerasable
ineffaceable
inextricable
indispensable
integral
component
constituent
elemental
essential
fundamental
inherent
innate
intrinsic
internal
inwrought
deep-seated
deeply rooted
firmly established
securely fixed
tightly integrated
closely intertwined
deeply embedded
thoroughly ingrained
profoundly implanted.
Definitions
- Fixed or inserted firmly in a surrounding substance or material
- (Of a journalist or military person) assigned to work closely with a particular group or organization
- (Of a concept or idea) deeply ingrained or firmly established in someone's mind or in a system or society
- (In computing) permanently stored in a hardware device or firmware
Usage Examples
- The journalist was embedded with the army unit for several months to get a firsthand account of the conflict
- The company has an embedded team of developers who work closely with the client to understand their needs
- The new employee had an embedded understanding of the company's values and mission
- The microchip had an embedded security feature that prevented it from being hacked
Antonyms
separate
detached
disconnected
isolated
independent
autonomous
self-contained
freestanding
unattached
unconnected
loose
removable
extractable
detachable
disposable
temporary
transient
superficial
surface-level
external
extrinsic
outer
outward
exposed
apparent
visible
noticeable
evident
palpable
tangible
manifest.