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Etymology

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    From embed +‎ -ed.

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    Adjective

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    embedded (comparative more embedded, superlative most embedded)

    1. Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
      Coordinate terms: inset (adj), recessed (adj)
      • 1839-1843, Charles Darwin, The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle:
        Near Maldonado I saw estuary shells of recent species embedded in clay, and raised above the level of a neighbouring fresh-water lake.
      • 1980, Stoneman requirements:
        That is, a program which will execute in an embedded target computer is developed on a host computer which offers extensive support facilities.
    2. Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.
    3. (algebra, of an associated prime of a module) Not minimal with respect to inclusion (among associated primes), i.e. having a proper sub-ideal which is an associated prime.
      Antonym: isolated

    Verb

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    embedded

    1. simple past and past participle of embed

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