Definitions
- Describing something that is firmly and deeply fixed or ingrained in a material or substance. - Referring to something that is deeply rooted or established in a culture, society, or system. - Talking about something that is deeply and firmly lodged in one's memory or consciousness.
- Describing something that is firmly and deeply fixed or inserted into a material or substance. - Referring to something that is integrated or included as an essential part of a larger system or structure. - Talking about something that is deeply and firmly rooted in one's memory or consciousness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is firmly and deeply fixed or ingrained.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is deeply rooted or established.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is firmly lodged in one's memory or consciousness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Embedded is more commonly used than imbedded in modern English.
- 2Connotation: Imbedded can have a negative connotation, implying something that is stuck or trapped, while embedded has a neutral or positive connotation, implying something that is integrated or included as part of a larger system or structure.
Remember this!
Imbedded and embedded are synonyms that both describe something that is firmly and deeply fixed or ingrained. However, embedded is more commonly used and has a more neutral or positive connotation, while imbedded is an older form of the word and is less versatile in its usage.
