Meanings
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1
noun
The act of putting one thing into another.
The insertion of a coin started the machine.
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2
noun
Something that is added or inserted, such as a piece of text.
The editor approved a last-minute insertion into the article.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· the act of putting one...
introduction
2
noun
· something that is added or...
interpolation
Opposites
Word family
Forms
insertions
Derived forms
deinsertiondisinsertiondo-insertionindelinsertionalmicroinsertionmisinsertionnoninsertionpostinsertionpostinsertionalpreinsertionpreinsertional
Etymology
From insert + -ion.
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