Embedment vs. Embedded — What's the Difference?

Embedment is a phenomenon in mechanical engineering in which the surfaces between mechanical members of a loaded joint embed. It can lead to failure by fatigue as described below, and is of particular concern when considering the design of critical fastener joints.

To fix firmly in a surrounding mass

To fix firmly in a surrounding mass

To cause to be an integral part of a surrounding whole

To cause to be an integral part of a surrounding whole

(Linguistics)To insert or position (a clause or phrase) within a clause or phrase.

(Linguistics)To insert or position (a clause or phrase) within a clause or phrase.

(Computers)To insert (a virus, for example) into a software program.

(Computers)To insert (a virus, for example) into a software program.

To assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit during an armed conflict.

To assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit during an armed conflict.

(Biology)To enclose (a specimen) in a supporting material before sectioning for microscopic examination.

(Biology)To enclose (a specimen) in a supporting material before sectioning for microscopic examination.

To become embedded

To become embedded

One that is embedded, especially a journalist who is assigned to an active military unit.

One that is embedded, especially a journalist who is assigned to an active military unit.

Simple past tense and past participle of embed

The act of embedding or the state of being embedded.

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

An embedded structure, especially a steel structure, embedded in concrete that transmits external loads to it.

Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

The act of embedding, or the state of being embedded.

Enclosed or fixed firmly in a surrounding mass; surrounded on all sides; as, found pebbles embedded in the silt; stone containing many embedded fossils; as, peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp.

Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; as, confused by the embedded Latin quotations; an embedded subordinate clause.

Enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass;

Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole;