embedded

/ɪmˈbedɪd/ adjective

Definition

OBJECT › fixed into the surface of something: A small piece of glass was embedded in his finger.

ATTITUDE › If an emotion, attitude, etc is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong and important part of them: A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.

(Definition of embedded adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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