insertion

American  

[in-sur-shuhn] / ɪnˈsɜr ʃən /

noun

1. the act of inserting.

   the insertion of a coin in a vending machine.

2. something inserted.

   an insertion in the middle of a paragraph.

3. Botany, Zoology.

   1. the manner or place of attachment, as of an organ.

   2. attachment of a part or organ, with special reference to the site or manner of such attachment.

4. lace, embroidery, or the like, to be sewn at each edge between parts of other material.

5. Aerospace. injection.

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insertion British  

/ ɪnˈsɜːʃən /

noun

1. the act of inserting or something that is inserted

2. a word, sentence, correction, etc, inserted into text, such as a newspaper

3. a strip of lace, embroidery, etc, between two pieces of material

4. anatomy the point or manner of attachment of a muscle to the bone that it moves

5. botany the manner or point of attachment of one part to another

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Other Word Forms

• insertional adjective
• noninsertion noun
• preinsertion noun
• reinsertion noun
• subinsertion noun

Etymology

Origin of insertion

First recorded in 1570–80, insertion is from the Late Latin word insertiōn- (stem of insertiō ). See insert, -ion

Example Sentences

Dry needling is a treatment for pain and movement issues involving the insertion of tiny needles into the body.

From BBC

DexCom has since owned up to its reliability issues, saying they originated with the subcut needle insertion mechanism rather than the sensor itself.

From Barron's

The stress starts even before the first cut, with intubation - the insertion of a breathing tube into the windpipe.

From BBC

The insertions of social criticism seem especially misplaced, because the core of this compact novel is so tough and powerful.

From The Wall Street Journal

The insertion of a release clause, which would likely run beyond the £75m mark, could be beneficial to all parties if an agreement over a new deal is possible.

From BBC

Related Words

• infusion
• injection