Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of putting one thing into another: The process or action of introducing an object, substance, or element into something else.
   • Something that is inserted: An item, piece of text, or message that has been added or introduced into a larger body, document, or space.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The insertion of the key into the lock was smooth. (This describes the act of putting the key in.)
  • The document contained several grammatical insertions made by the editor. (This refers to the text that was added.)
  • The surgeon performed the insertion of a stent. (This describes the medical act of placing the stent.)

Advanced Usage

• In genetics: Refers to a type of mutation where extra nucleotide base pairs are added into a DNA sequence.
  • A frameshift mutation can be caused by an insertion.
• In anatomy: Refers to the point or manner of attachment of a muscle, tendon, or ligament to a bone.
  • The insertion of the biceps tendon is on the radius bone.

Variants and Related Words

• Insert (verb): To put, fit, or place something into something else.
  • Please insert the USB drive into the port.
• Insertional (adjective): Relating to or characterized by insertion.
  • The insertional activity of the gene was studied.

Synonyms

• Introduction: The action of bringing something into use or operation for the first time.
• Addition: The action or process of adding something to something else.
• Implantation: The action of setting something firmly into something else.

Related Phrases

• Insertion point: The specific location where something is to be inserted.
  • Place the cursor at the insertion point in the text.
• Insertion loss: (In electronics) A measure of the signal power loss resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line.
  • The cable's low insertion loss makes it ideal for audio applications.

Noun

1. the act of putting one thing into another
2. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
   • with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told
   • with many insertions in the margins