Embedded — synonyms, definition

1. embedded (Adjective)

2 definitions

embedded (Adjective) — Enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass. ex. "found pebbles embedded in the silt" ex. "stone containing many embedded fossils" ex. "peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp"

embedded (Adjective) — Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole. ex. "confused by the embedded Latin quotations" ex. "an embedded subordinate clause"

2. embedded (Verb)

4 synonyms

engrafted imbedded implanted planted

3 definitions

embedded (Verb) — Fix or set securely or deeply. ex. "The dentist embedded a tooth in the gum"

embedded (Verb) — Attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war. ex. "The young reporter was embedded with the Third Division"

embedded (Verb) — (computing) put entirely inside another document or data file.

6 types of

aggrouped entered grouped infixed inserted introduced

4 types

buried nested potted sank