Instillation: meaning, definitions and examples

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instillation

 

[ หŒษชnstษชหˆleษชสƒษ™n ]

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.

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Word Description / Examples
instillation

Typically used in medical or educational settings to describe the process of gradually introducing something, like a new concept or medicine.

  • The doctor recommended the instillation of eye drops to treat the infection
  • The teacher focused on the instillation of good values in her students
setting up

Commonly used when talking about arranging or organizing something initially, like a physical space, equipment, or a simple organizational structure.

  • They spent the morning setting up the conference room for the meeting
  • The process of setting up the new computer was straightforward
establishment

Refers to the creation, foundation, or initiation of an organization, institution, or system.

  • The establishment of the new school was completed last year
  • They celebrated the establishment of their own business
implementation

Used to describe the process of putting a decision, plan, or system into effect. Often used in business, technology, and project management contexts.

  • The implementation of the new software system will take place next month
  • Successful implementation of the policy is crucial for its success

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.

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artwork

A broad term used for any visual artistic creation, which can include paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and more. Used in both casual and formal settings.

  • Her apartment is filled with beautiful artwork from local artists.
  • The museum's new exhibit features contemporary artwork from around the world.
exhibit

Used when referring to a collection of objects or art pieces that are shown to the public, often in a museum or gallery. It emphasizes the presentation aspect and is commonly used in the context of organized artistic showcases.

  • The science museum's latest exhibit explores the wonders of space.
  • They visited an exhibit of Renaissance paintings at the art gallery.
sculpture

Refers specifically to a three-dimensional artistic creation made by carving, modeling, or assembling materials such as stone, metal, or clay. Used in both artistic and casual discussions about art.

  • The garden is adorned with an intricate marble sculpture of a mythical creature.
  • She spent months working on a wooden sculpture for the annual art show.

Examples of usage

  • a contemporary art installation
  • an interactive installation piece

Translations

Translations of the word "instillation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instilaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Instillation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penanaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัั‚ะธะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ instalacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆปดไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท instillation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ instilaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ู‚ูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ instilace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ instalรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปดๆณจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ instilacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innspรฝting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝัั‚ะธะปะปัั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ instillasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ instilaciรณn

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.