From embed +‎ -ed.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/, /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/

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embedded (comparative more embedded, superlative most embedded)

1. Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

   Synonym: inbuilt

   Coordinate terms: inset (adjective), recessed (adjective)

   • 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

embedded

1. simple past and past participle of embed

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