inset

Meanings

• Noun

  A small object or figure inserted into a larger one.

  - "The artist inserted a tiny figurine into the painting."
  - "The jeweler inserted a diamond into the ring."

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Variants

List of all variants of inset that leads to same result
inset , insets , insetted , insetting

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'ensetter', meaning 'to furnish, equip'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inset' is often used in the context of maps, where a smaller map is inserted into a larger one to show more detail.

2. The word 'inset' comes from the Old French word 'ensetter', which means 'to furnish, equip'.

3. In the world of typography, an 'inset' is a character or symbol that is set within another character or symbol.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embed: Related concept meaning to place or integrate something within another.

2. Insertion: The act of putting something into another thing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'inset' can refer to a short story or poem inserted into a larger work. In art, it can refer to a small painting or sculpture inserted into a larger piece.

How to Memorize "inset"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small object being placed into a larger one.
   - Imagine a figure being inserted into a painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inset' with the idea of adding something to something else.
   - Think of 'inset' as a small part that fits into a larger whole.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'inset' by associating it with the image of a small object being inserted into a larger one.
   - Use the acronym 'I' for 'Inset' and 'S' for 'Small' to help remember the definition.

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