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Meaning of insertion
The act of putting something into something else.
Etymology of insertion
The word "insertion" comes from the Latin "insertionem", which is the noun form of "insertio", meaning "a putting in" or "an insertion".
The Latin "insertio" is derived from "inserere", which means "to put in" or "to insert", and is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "serere" (meaning "to put" or "to join").
The word "insertion" has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially in scientific and medical contexts, and has since expanded to include a range of other fields and meanings.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of putting something into something else, typically in a specific position or location.
- * A thing that is inserted into something else.
- * A point or position where something is inserted.
Usage Examples
- The insertion of the new employee into the team was seamless.
- * The doctor made a small insertion in the patient's arm to administer the medication.
- * The insertion of the key into the lock was tricky, but eventually it turned.