inserted

[in-sur-tid]

adjective

1. Botany.,  (especially of the parts of a flower) attached to or growing out of some part.

2. Anatomy.,  having an insertion, as a muscle, tendon, or ligament; attached, as the end of a muscle that moves a bone.

inserted

/ ɪnˈsɜːtɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy (of a muscle) attached to the bone that it moves

2. botany (of parts of a plant) growing from another part, as stamens from the corolla

Other Word Forms

• uninserted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inserted¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; insert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He inserted himself into the talks, arranging meetings in a bugged office building that allowed federal agents to record every word.

From Los Angeles Times

It was used to help decipher the genetic code, and in the 1970s it became the first organism to be genetically engineered when foreign DNA was inserted into it – laying the foundation for modern biotechnology.

From BBC

Houlton inserted eyes, then overlaid the model with layers of tissue, muscles and skin.

From Los Angeles Times

"We think that it's despicable that an activist judge has inserted themselves in this migrant detention facility."

From BBC

During the October meeting, commissioners cited concerns that Musk had inserted himself into the presidential race, spread conspiracy theories on social media and faced serious allegations that employees at his companies have been mistreated.

From Los Angeles Times