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Definition of embedment

embedment

/ɪmˈbɛdmənt/
em · bed · ment
Plural:embedments
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Adjective:embedded
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• noun

1

The action or process of fixing an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass, or the state of being so fixed.

Example

"The geological team studied the deep embedment of marine fossils within the limestone strata."

2

In civil and structural engineering, a steel plate, anchor bolt, or other fixture cast into concrete to provide a secure attachment point for structural components, or the depth to which a foundation element penetrates into soil or concrete.

Example

"The structural engineer specified a minimum anchor bolt embedment of twelve inches to withstand the lateral wind loads."

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• Nearby Words

embeddable
embedded
embedding
embedment
embellish
embellisher
embellishment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'embed' (from the prefix 'em-' meaning 'in' and 'bed') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embedment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embedment
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