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instillation

 

[ ˌɪnstɪˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The action or process of installing someone or something, or the fact of being installed.

Synonyms

establishment, implementation, setting up

Examples of usage

  • the installation of a new lighting system
  • the installation of a new government
Context #2 | Noun

art

An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.

Synonyms

artwork, exhibit, sculpture

Examples of usage

  • a contemporary art installation
  • an interactive installation piece

Translations

Translations of the word "instillation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instilação

🇮🇳 स्थापन

🇩🇪 Instillation

🇮🇩 penanaman

🇺🇦 інстиляція

🇵🇱 instalacja

🇯🇵 滴下

🇫🇷 instillation

🇪🇸 instilación

🇹🇷 damlatma

🇰🇷 점적

🇸🇦 تنقيط

🇨🇿 instilace

🇸🇰 instalácia

🇨🇳 滴注

🇸🇮 instilacija

🇮🇸 innspýting

🇰🇿 инстилляция

🇬🇪 ინსტილაცია

🇦🇿 instillasiya

🇲🇽 instilación

Etymology

The word 'instillation' has Latin roots, coming from the verb 'instillare,' which means 'to pour in.' Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the action of installing or setting up something. In the context of art, the term gained popularity to describe three-dimensional works that interact with a space in a transformative way.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,290, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.