insertion

noun

in·​ser·​tion in-ˈsər-shən 

1

: something that is inserted: such as

a

: the part of a muscle that inserts

b

: the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part

c

: embroidery or needlework inserted as ornament between two pieces of fabric

d

: a section of genetic material that is inserted into an existing gene sequence

2

a

: the act or process of inserting

b

: the mutational process producing a genetic insertion

insertional

in-ˈsər-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Examples of insertion in a Sentence

Treatment may include the insertion of a tube in his ear.

The report contains a number of insertions.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Atwood asked the team to try his arms again, eventually guiding them to successfully make the insertion into one of his hands. —Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024

Executives note that by adding live sports, Disney+ will have dynamic ad insertion in live content, a major step forward for that side of the business. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024

The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024

This nifty gadget uses cutting-edge optical technology to create a 3D map of your veins, making needle insertion a breeze. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

insertion

noun

in·​ser·​tion in-ˈsər-shən 

1

: the act or process of inserting

2

a

: something inserted

b

: the part of a muscle that is attached to a part to be moved

3

: the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part

Medical Definition

insertion

noun

in·​ser·​tion in-ˈsər-shən 

1

: the part of a muscle by which it is attached to the part to be moved compare origin sense 2

2

: the mode or place of attachment of an organ or part

3

a

: a section of genetic material inserted into an existing gene sequence

b

: the mutational process producing a genetic insertion

insertional

-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

adjective