Embeddable

/ɛmˈbɛdəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being embedded or placed firmly within something else.

Etymology

From 'embed' (from 'em-' meaning to furnish with, plus 'bed') with the suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of' or 'possible to.'

Kelly Says

In computing and technology, 'embeddable' is crucial—it describes code or software that can be inserted into larger systems, which is why you can embed videos on websites or plug extensions into applications.

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