Meaning & use
implanted
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“implanted” is a form of “implant”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
adjectivebefore a noun
Fixed or inserted firmly into a surface, tissue, or the mind.
Grammar: Usually used before a noun: implanted device.
Patterns
- implanted in/into something
The implanted chip stores all his medical information.
She has an implanted hearing aid that helps her hear clearly.
Common combinations
- implanted device
- The implanted device monitors his heart rate.
- implanted in
- The electrodes were implanted in his brain.
- surgically implanted
- The tooth was surgically implanted.
- implanted idea
- The implanted idea grew into a strong belief.
Synonyms and how they differ
- embedded
- Embedded means fixed firmly within a surrounding mass; implanted often implies a medical or deliberate insertion.
- inserted
- Inserted is more general and can be temporary; implanted suggests a more permanent or surgical placement.
Opposites
Word family
- implant verb
- To insert or fix something firmly.
- implantation noun
- The process of implanting.
Practice
The _____ pacemaker regulates his heartbeat.
Choose one answer.
We need an adjective to describe the pacemaker, so the past participle 'implanted' is correct. 'Implant' is a verb or noun, 'implanting' is a present participle, and 'implants' is a plural noun or third person singular verb, none of which fit before the noun.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “implanted”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.