As nouns the difference between insertion and inset
is that insertion is the act of inserting, or something inserted while inset is a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one.
As a verb inset is
to set in; infix or implant.
insertion
Noun
(
en noun)
The act of inserting, or something inserted.
(anatomy) The distal end of attachment of a muscle to a bone that will be moved by the muscle.
(genetics) The addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome by mutation.
Derived terms
* leaf insertion
Antonyms
* (act of inserting) deletion
* (anatomy) origin
* (genetics) deletion
inset
English
Verb
to set in; infix or implant
to insert something
to add an inset to something
Noun
(
en noun)
a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
anything inserted
a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment
