inserted

American  

[in-sur-tid] / ɪnˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. Botany. (especially of the parts of a flower) attached to or growing out of some part.

2. Anatomy. having an insertion, as a muscle, tendon, or ligament; attached, as the end of a muscle that moves a bone.

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inserted British  

/ ɪnˈsɜːtɪd /

adjective

1. anatomy (of a muscle) attached to the bone that it moves

2. botany (of parts of a plant) growing from another part, as stamens from the corolla

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Other Word Forms

• uninserted adjective

Etymology

Origin of inserted

First recorded in 1590–1600; insert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The 15-time major winner needed pins inserted in his foot and ankle and a rod in his tibia as well as a follow-up surgery in 2023.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

During an in-flight refueling mission, a rigid pipe is lowered from the tanker part of the aircraft and inserted into a small receptacle on the receiving aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

A probe that resembles a metal pen is inserted into a container holding the honey and cocoa shells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Earlier, India had been sloppy in the field after they had inserted West Indies which had allowed their opponents to post a competitive total.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Smearing the grease liberally on top of the third step, Foremole inserted the flat metal tip against the base of the fifth step.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques