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implants

verb · noun

Form of implant , third-person singular of implant.

Simple meaning

To insert surgically into the body.

Pronunciation

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ihmplants

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪmpˈlænts

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Definition

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verb

  1. third-person singular of implant

    To insert (something) surgically into the body.

  2. third-person singular of implant

    Become attached to and embedded in the uterus

  3. third-person singular of implant

    Of an embryo, to become attached to and embedded in the womb.

  4. third-person singular of implant

    Fix or set securely or deeply

noun

  1. plural of implant

    Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.

  2. plural of implant

    A prosthesis placed permanently in tissue

Word Aura™

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This meaning: To insert (something) surgically into the body.

Used this way, implants is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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