noun
Uncommon
insertion
ihn-SSHUHN
Insertion (noun) means the act of putting something into something else, or the thing that has been put in. Example: “The insertion of the new clause changed the meaning of the whole contract.”
noun
1
The act of putting something into something else, or the thing that has been put in.
"The insertion of the new clause changed the meaning of the whole contract."
"She noticed a small insertion of extra text on page two."
2
(anatomy) The point where a muscle attaches to the bone it moves.
"The tendon's insertion on the forearm bone lets the muscle bend the wrist."
How to use insertion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of putting something inside something else, or the thing that got put in.
Common pairings
insertion point
insertion of a clause
muscle insertion
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- Plural
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Etymology
From insert, ultimately from Latin inserere ("to put in"), plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.
Synonyms
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deletion
antonym(s) of
Related words
Rhymes for insertion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “insertion” mean?
The word “insertion” means the act of putting something into something else, or the thing that has been put in. In plain terms, the act of putting something inside something else, or the thing that got put in.
How do you pronounce “insertion”?
“Insertion” is pronounced ihn-SSHUHN (/ɪnˈsɝʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “insertion” in a sentence?
Here is “insertion” used in a sentence: “The insertion of the new clause changed the meaning of the whole contract.”
What is the opposite of “insertion”?
The opposite of “insertion” — its antonyms — are deletion and antonym(s) of.
What part of speech is “insertion”?
“Insertion” is a noun.
Where does the word “insertion” come from?
The word “insertion” comes from Latin. From insert, ultimately from Latin inserere ("to put in"), plus the noun-forming suffix -ion.
Is “insertion” a common word?
“Insertion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “insertion” have?
“Insertion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of putting something into something else, or the thing that has been put in.
