# `Ecto.Embedded`
[🔗](https://github.com/elixir-ecto/ecto/blob/v3.13.6/lib/ecto/embedded.ex#L1)

The embedding struct for `embeds_one` and `embeds_many`.

Its fields are:

  * `cardinality` - The association cardinality
  * `field` - The name of the association field on the schema
  * `owner` - The schema where the association was defined
  * `related` - The schema that is embedded
  * `on_cast` - Function name to call by default when casting embeds
  * `on_replace` - The action taken on associations when schema is replaced

# `preload_info`

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*Consult [api-reference.md](api-reference.md) for complete listing*