imbedding

im·bed·ding

[im-bed-ing]
noun Mathematics.
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im·bed

[im-bed]
verb (used with object), im·bed·ded, im·bed·ding.
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embed or imbed (ɪmˈbɛd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -beds, -bedding, -bedded
1.  (usually foll by in) to fix or become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass: to embed a nail in wood
2.  (tr) to surround closely: hard rock embeds the roots
3.  (tr) to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc) in the mind
4.  (often foll by with) to assign a journalist or be assigned as one to accompany an active military unit
5.  (tr) grammar to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence
 
n
6.  a journalist accompanying an active military unit
 
imbed or imbed (ɪmˈbɛd, ˈɪmbɛd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
 
n
 
em'bedment or imbed
 
n

imbed (ɪmˈbɛd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -beds, -bedding, -bedded
a less common spelling of embed

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