insertion

noun
UK: /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/
US: /ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/

  1. The act of putting something inside something else.

    1. The insertion of the key opened the door.
    2. The careful insertion of the catheter is crucial for the patient's comfort and safety.

  2. A thing that has been put inside something else.

    1. The editor made an insertion in the text.
    2. After the insertion of the new paragraph, the article flowed more logically.

  3. The addition of genetic material into a chromosome or DNA sequence.

    1. This insertion changed the protein structure.
    2. Gene therapy involves the precise insertion of genes into specific cells to correct genetic defects.

Synonyms

introduction addition inclusion implantation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insertion" in English means: The act of putting something inside something else., A thing that has been put inside something else., The addition of genetic material into a chromosome or DNA sequence..

The phonetic transcription of "insertion" is /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insertion": introduction, addition, inclusion, implantation.

Example usage of "insertion": "The insertion of the key opened the door.". More examples on the page.