verb
Uncommon
implant
ihm-PLAHNT
Implant (verb) means to fix something firmly and deeply in place, often figuratively. Example: “The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students.”
verb
1
To fix something firmly and deeply in place, often figuratively.
"The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students."
2
To insert something surgically into the body.
"Doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat."
noun
1
A device or tissue surgically placed inside the body.
"She received a dental implant after losing a tooth."
"Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic surgeries."
How to use implant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo insert or fix something firmly in place, especially inside the body, or the object inserted.
Common pairings
dental implant
implant a device
implant an idea
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Word forms
- Plural
- implants
- Third person singular
- implants
- Past tense
- implanted
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Etymology
From Latin implantare, built from im- ("in") + plant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “implant” mean?
The word “implant” means to fix something firmly and deeply in place, often figuratively. In plain terms, to insert or fix something firmly in place, especially inside the body, or the object inserted.
How do you pronounce “implant”?
“Implant” is pronounced ihm-PLAHNT (/ɪmˈplɑːnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “implant” in a sentence?
Here is “implant” used in a sentence: “The teacher tried to implant a love of reading in her students.”
What part of speech is “implant”?
Depending on how it is used, “implant” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “implant” come from?
The word “implant” comes from Latin. From Latin implantare, built from im- ("in") + plant.
Is “implant” a common word?
“Implant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “implant” have?
“Implant” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fix something firmly and deeply in place, often figuratively.
