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Inlaid vs Embedded - What's the difference?

inlaid | embedded |

As verbs the difference between inlaid and embedded

is that inlaid is past tense of inlay while embedded is past tense of embed.

As adjectives the difference between inlaid and embedded

is that inlaid is set into a surface in a decorative pattern while embedded is part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.

inlaid

English

Verb

(head)
  • (inlay)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a design) Set into a surface in a decorative pattern.
  • (of the surface of an item) Having an inset decorative pattern.

    • Anagrams

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    embedded

    English

    (wikipedia embedded)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (embed)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
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  • Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.