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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    integrated incorporated built-in inherent innate intrinsic inbuilt entrenched fixed implanted inserted embedded situated located placed positioned established ingrained deep-seated rooted lodged nestled ensconced planted set fixed inducted instituted introduced enshrined inculcated indoctrinated inbred hereditary congenital native intrinsic inwrought indwelling infused impregnated saturated permeated pervasive ubiquitous inextricable inseparable indissoluble inalienable inextricably linked intimately connected closely tied deeply rooted firmly established solidly grounded securely fastened tightly integrated seamlessly merged fully incorporated completely absorbed totally immersed profoundly ingrained intensely embedded.

    Meaning of Embedded

    The primary meaning of the word "embedded" refers to something being firmly fixed or inserted into another thing, either physically or metaphorically.

    Definitions

    • The word "embedded" can be defined as fixed or inserted into another thing, such as a journalist embedded with a military unit, or a microchip embedded in a device.
    • It can also refer to something being deeply ingrained or firmly established, such as an idea or a habit that is embedded in someone's mind or culture.
    • In a broader sense, "embedded" can describe something that is an integral or inseparable part of something else, such as a quality or a feature that is embedded in a product or a system.

    Etymology of Embedded

    The word "embedded" comes from the verb "embed", which is a combination of the prefix "en-" (meaning "in" or "within") and the verb "bed" (meaning "to lay or place something in a bed or foundation").
    The verb "embed" has its roots in Old English and has been used in various forms since the 15th century, initially meaning "to lay or place something in a bed or foundation" and later evolving to include metaphorical senses.

    Example Uses

    • The journalist was embedded with the military unit for several months to get a firsthand account of their operations.
    • The company has embedded sustainability into its business model to reduce its environmental impact.
    • The new employee has been embedded in the team for a few weeks and is already making significant contributions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    separate detached disconnected isolated independent standalone autonomous self-contained unattached unconnected loose removable extractable detachable disposable transient temporary fleeting superficial surface-level shallow cursory peripheral tangential marginal incidental extrinsic external extraneous unessential non-essential dispensable removable eliminable eradicable.

    Related Nouns

    system structure framework foundation base bed matrix substrate medium environment context setting situation circumstance condition state status position location placement installation integration incorporation amalgamation merger fusion synthesis combination compound composite conglomerate aggregate ensemble assembly collection arrangement configuration pattern design architecture layout organization hierarchy network web mesh lattice Lattice.

    Related Verbs

    integrate incorporate embed implant insert introduce instill inculcate indoctrinate infuse imbue inspire install establish set fix place position locate situate settle nestle ensconce plant sow cultivate nurture develop grow merge fuse synthesize combine compound amalgamate unify consolidate coordinate harmonize synchronize adjust adapt accommodate align attune.

    Related Adjectives

    integral intrinsic inherent innate inbuilt entrenched fixed established ingrained deep-seated rooted lodged nestled ensconced situated located placed positioned set fixed inducted instituted introduced enshrined inculcated indoctrinated inbred hereditary congenital native intrinsic inwrought indwelling infused impregnated saturated permeated pervasive ubiquitous inextricable inseparable indissoluble inalienable inextricably linked intimately connected closely tied deeply rooted firmly established solidly grounded securely fastened tightly integrated seamlessly merged fully incorporated completely absorbed totally immersed profoundly ingrained intensely embedded.