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

This integration allows for the easy insertion of diagrams into Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets, enhancing your documents’ visual appeal and comprehensiveness. —Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024

The ouster of Zaidi was hardly a shock, but the instant insertion of Posey into the role just three years since the end of his playing career came as a surprise. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

The sudden insertion of a wayward extremist like Routh is a loud, confusing wild card, at a time when support for Ukraine urgently needed a calm and balanced voice. —Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024

Many people find the insertion process somewhat painful or uncomfortable. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 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