Meaning of the word grafted in English
What does grafted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grafted
US /ɡrɑːftɪd/
UK /ɡrɑːftɪd/
Adjective
1.
joined by grafting (a plant or a piece of living tissue)
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The rose bush was successfully grafted onto a stronger rootstock.
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The surgeon performed a skin grafted procedure on the burn victim.
2.
integrated or incorporated into something else, often in a way that seems unnatural or forced
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The new policies were grafted onto the existing system, causing some confusion.
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His foreign accent was clearly grafted onto his native speech.