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Insertion

/ɪnˈsɝʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of inserting, or something inserted..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of inserting, or something inserted.
  2. (anatomy) The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.
  3. (genetics) The addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome by mutation.
  4. (atomic weapons) The process of going from subcritical to prompt critical.

Example Sentences

The surgeon performed the insertion of a pacemaker.
The insertion of new text changed the meaning of the document.
The book contained the insertion of several illustrations.

Synonyms for insertion

intromissionintroduction

Antonyms for insertion

deletionantonym(s) of

Related Words

intromissionintroductioninsertplacemententryaddincorporateintroduceaffixingparticipationincludeintegrationinclusionarrivalemployabilityadditionintegrativerehabilitationreintegrationlisting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does insertion mean?

Insertion means The act of inserting, or something inserted..

What is a synonym for insertion?

Common synonyms include intromission, introduction.

What is the opposite of insertion?

Possible antonyms include deletion, antonym(s) of.

How do you use insertion in a sentence?

The surgeon performed the insertion of a pacemaker.

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