embedding
|em/bed/ding|
B2
/ɪmˈbɛdɪŋ/
(embed)
fix firmly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'embedding' originates from the verb 'embed', which comes from the Old English word 'beddian', meaning 'to bed or lay'.
Historical Evolution
'embed' changed from the Old English word 'beddian' and eventually became the modern English word 'embed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay or place in a bed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fix firmly in a surrounding mass'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of fixing an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.
The embedding of the jewel in the crown was done with precision.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'embed'.
The technician is embedding the sensors into the device.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41