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Meaning of implant
The primary meaning of the word "implant" is to fix or insert something, especially a device or a living tissue, into the body or another object.
Definitions
- To fix or insert something, especially a device or a living tissue, into the body or another object
- * To influence or introduce an idea or attitude into someone's mind
- * To establish or settle something, such as a colony or an organization
Etymology of implant
The word "implant" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "in" or "into" and "plantare" meaning "to plant"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of planting or fixing something into the ground, and later in medical and technological contexts
Example Uses
- The doctor will implant a pacemaker in the patient's chest to regulate their heartbeat
- * The company will implant a microchip in the new product to track its location
- * The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students