Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imbedding

verb
/ɪmˈbɛdɪŋ/
Definition
The act of placing something firmly within a surrounding mass or context.
Examples
  • Imbedding the seeds in the soil ensures they have the nutrients needed to grow.
  • The artist excelled at imbedding tiny chips of glass into her sculptures.
  • We are imbedding sensors in the pavement to monitor traffic flow.
Meaning
To fix or enclose something within a surrounding material or environment.
Synonyms
  • Embedding
  • Incorporating
  • Ingraining
  • Enclosing