embedded /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adjective3 •Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.Near Maldonado I saw estuary shells of recent species embedded in clay, and raised above the level of a neighbouring fresh-water lake. — 1839 •Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth. •Not minimal with respect to inclusion (among associated primes), i.e. having a proper sub-ideal which is an associated prime. formsmore embedded · most embedded