Insetted: meaning, definitions and examples

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insetted

 

[ ɪnˈsɛtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer terminology

The term 'insetted' refers to the past action of placing or embedding something within another object or area. It is often used in computing or editing contexts, where an element is inserted into a larger structure, such as text into a document or a graphic into a webpage. While 'insetted' can be used in a variety of settings, it's important to note that in many cases, the simple past 'inserted' is more commonly accepted and used.

Synonyms

embedded, inserted, placed

Examples of usage

  • The image was insetted into the presentation.
  • The text was insetted in the document layout.
  • Several components were insetted into the software's architecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "insetted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inserido

🇮🇳 सम्मिलित

🇩🇪 eingefügt

🇮🇩 disisipkan

🇺🇦 вставлено

🇵🇱 wstawiony

🇯🇵 挿入された

🇫🇷 inséré

🇪🇸 insertado

🇹🇷 eklenmiş

🇰🇷 삽입된

🇸🇦 مدرج

🇨🇿 vložený

🇸🇰 vložený

🇨🇳 插入的

🇸🇮 vstavljen

🇮🇸 innfært

🇰🇿 енгізілген

🇬🇪 ჩასმული

🇦🇿 daxil edilmiş

🇲🇽 insertado

Etymology

The word 'insetted' is derived from the verb 'insert', which comes from the Latin 'inserere', meaning 'to put in'. The prefix 'in-' means 'in' or 'into', while 'serere' translates to 'to join' or 'to bind'. The evolution of the word through Middle English into modern usage has seen it applied in various contexts, mainly in technology and editing. Over time, 'insetted' has emerged as a less common variant, often overshadowed by the more commonly used 'inserted'. This preference can be attributed to the evolving language and simplification of terms in everyday usage, making 'inserted' the standard choice in most contemporary applications.