Part of Speech

Adjective / Verb (past tense of 'embed')

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ (American English)

/ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ (British English)

Definitions

• Firmly and deeply set in a surrounding mass.
• Integrated into something as an essential part.
• (Computing) Incorporated as a built-in component.

Usage Examples

• "The journalist was embedded with the army unit."
• "The diamond was embedded in the ring."
• "An embedded system is a computer designed for a specific function."

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'embedden,' influenced by Old English 'bedd' (bed), meaning to set firmly in place.

Synonyms

• Inserted
• Implanted
• Fixed
• Integrated
• Enclosed

Antonyms

• Removed
• Extracted
• Detached

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Some dialects of English pronounce it with a softer second syllable, such as /ɪmˈbɛdəd/.

Historical Usage

The concept of embedding has been historically used in the fields of military strategy, jewelry design, and computing.

Cultural Nuances

The word 'embedded' is often used in journalism to describe reporters assigned to military units in conflict zones.

More Information

Embedded technology is crucial in modern electronics, where specialized embedded systems run various applications.