How Do You Spell IMBED?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪmd] (IPA)

The word "imbed" is often misspelled as "embed", but both spellings are correct. The spelling "imbed" is the older of the two and is still used in certain contexts. The reason for the different spellings lies in the etymology of the word, which comes from the Old English word "inbētan". The pronunciation of the word is /ɪmˈbɛd/ (im-BED), with the stress on the second syllable. This can help those learning English to understand the correct spelling of the word.

IMBED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "imbed" is a verb that refers to the act of embedding, fixing, or inserting something firmly into another substance or material. It involves the process of physically placing or integrating an object or component into another medium, creating a secure and stable connection between the two.

   In various industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing, imbedding is commonly employed. For instance, in construction, metal reinforcements like steel bars are often imbedded within concrete structures to enhance their strength and durability. In electronics, components like transistors and integrated circuits are imbedded onto circuit boards, enabling the functioning of electronic devices.

   The process of imbedding typically requires precision, as the object must be placed accurately within the intended material. Imbedding usually results in a seamless or hidden appearance, with the embedded object becoming part of the larger whole. This technique is often employed to ensure the reliability, stability, and functionality of the final product.

   It's worth noting that "imbed" is an alternate spelling of "embed," which is the more commonly used term. The two words are generally used interchangeably, although some sources suggest that "embed" is preferred in modern usage. However, both terms essentially convey the same meaning of securely and firmly integrating an object or component into another substance or material.

2. To surround by firm material, such as wax or paraffin; noting the treatment of an histological or pathological specimen preparatory to making sections of it for microscopical examination.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for IMBED

• jmbed
• kmbed
• 9mbed
• 8mbed
• ikbed
• ijbed
• imved
• imned
• imhed
• imged
• imbwd
• imbsd
• imbdd
• imbrd
• imb4d
• imb3d
• imbes
• imbned
• imberd
• imbmd

Etymology of IMBED

The word "imbed" is derived from the combination of the prefix "im-" and the base verb "embed".

The base word "embed" originated from the Latin word "in-" meaning "in" or "into" and "bibere" meaning "to drink". In Latin, "in-" had various uses, one of which was to indicate entering into something. Over time, "in-" evolved into "en-" in Old French and "em-" in Middle English. Eventually, "embed" emerged in the English language, meaning to enclose or firmly fix something within another substance or structure.

Later, the prefix "im-" was added to "embed" to create "imbed". The prefix "im-" is derived from the Latin prefix "in-" and indicates negation or reversal. In this case, "imbed" is used to imply the act of removing or dislodging an embedded object.

Similar spelling words for IMBED

• impeded,
• impede,
• imbeds,
• imbued,
• imboden,
• impute,
• impetus,
• embed,
• impeding.

Conjugate verb Imbed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imbedded

you would have imbedded

he/she/it would have imbedded

we would have imbedded

they would have imbedded

I would have imbed

you would have imbed

he/she/it would have imbed

we would have imbed

they would have imbed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been imbedding

you would have been imbedding

he/she/it would have been imbedding

we would have been imbedding

they would have been imbedding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would imbed

you would imbed

he/she/it would imbed

we would imbed

they would imbed

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be imbedding

you would be imbedding

he/she/it would be imbedding

we would be imbedding

they would be imbedding

FUTURE

I will imbed

you will imbed

he/she/it will imbed

we will imbed

they will imbed

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imbedding

you will be imbedding

he/she/it will be imbedding

we will be imbedding

they will be imbedding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imbedded

you will have imbedded

he/she/it will have imbedded

we will have imbedded

they will have imbedded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imbedding

you will have been imbedding

he/she/it will have been imbedding

we will have been imbedding

they will have been imbedding

IMPERATIVE

you imbed

we let´s imbed

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imbedding

you were imbedding

he/she/it was imbedding

we were imbedding

they were imbedding

PAST PARTICIPLE

imbedded

PAST PERFECT

I had imbedded

you had imbedded

he/she/it had imbedded

we had imbedded

they had imbedded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imbedding

you had been imbedding

he/she/it had been imbedding

we had been imbedding

they had been imbedding

PRESENT

I imbed

you imbed

he/she/it imbeds

we imbed

they imbed

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imbedding

you are imbedding

he/she/it is imbedding

we are imbedding

they are imbedding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imbedding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imbedded

you have imbedded

he/she/it has imbedded

we have imbedded

they have imbedded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imbedding

you have been imbedding

he/she/it has been imbedding

we have been imbedding

they have been imbedding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imbed

SIMPLE PAST

I imbedded

you imbedded

he/she/it imbedded

we imbedded

they imbedded