insertion Meaning & Definition
/ɪnˈsɝʃən/
What Does Insertion Mean?
As a noun, insertion means The act of inserting, or something inserted. It can also mean The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.
Word Facts for Insertion
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈsɝʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | intromission and introduction |
| Antonyms | deletion and origin |
| Plural | insertions |
Insertion Definition (Noun)
- The act of inserting, or something inserted.
The surgeon performed the insertion of a pacemaker.
- The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.
- The addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome by mutation.
- The process of going from subcritical to prompt critical.
Synonyms of Insertion
Insertion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Insertion
Insertion in a Sentence
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.
Word Forms & Grammar
insertion (countable and uncountable, plural insertions)
Words That Rhyme With Insertion
Origin of Insertion
From insert + -ion.
How to Pronounce Insertion
You say insertion as //ɪnˈsɝʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Insertion
What part of speech is insertion?
Insertion is a noun.
What is another word for insertion?
Words with a similar meaning to insertion include intromission and introduction. See the full list of insertion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of insertion?
The plural of insertion is insertions.