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Embedded vs Recessed - What's the difference?

embedded | recessed |

As verbs the difference between embedded and recessed

is that embedded is past tense of embed while recessed is past tense of recess.

As adjectives the difference between embedded and recessed

is that embedded is part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted while recessed is set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

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.

    • recessed

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.
  • withdrawn; secluded
  • * (Maria Edgeworth)
    • comfortably recessed from curious impertinents

    Verb

    (head)
  • (recess)

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