Implant
/ɪmˈplænt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo insert or embed something, especially a medical device or a thought, idea, or feeling.
/ɪmˈplænt/
To insert or fix (something) in a person's body, usually by surgery.
The dentist will implant a new tooth.
💡 Simply: Think of it like a tiny, super-powered seed that doctors or tech people put inside you or your stuff! Like a new heart gadget or a tracking chip.
👶 For kids: To put something inside a body or a thing.
More Examples
The company implanted a new marketing strategy to boost sales.
Scientists are working on implanting artificial organs.
How It's Used
"Surgeons implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat."
"The company implanted a new tracking chip into the device."
An artificial object, such as a medical device or a tracking chip, that is inserted into the body or a system.
/ˈɪm.plænt/
An object or device that is implanted in a person's body.
She received a knee implant after the accident.
💡 Simply: It's like a special gadget – like a bionic ear – that's put inside you or your stuff to help you.
👶 For kids: Something that is put inside a body or a thing.
More Examples
The government is considering implanting a system of social credit.
The new technology allows for a more accurate implant.
How It's Used
"The patient received a cochlear implant to improve their hearing."
"The security system used a microchip implant for identification."
From French *implanter*, from Latin *implantare* meaning 'to plant in', from *in-* 'in' + *plantare* 'to plant'.
The word has been used in medical contexts since the 18th century, with an increase in usage related to technological advancements.
Memory tip
Imagine planting a seed (implant) inside something, like a body or mind.