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Word Meanings - INSERTION - Book Publishers vocabulary database

The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin. Epigynous insertion , the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. -- Hypogynous insertion , insertion beneath the ovary. (more

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The point or part by which a muscle or tendon is attached to the part to be moved; -- in contradistinction to its origin. Epigynous insertion , the insertion of stamens upon the ovary. -- Hypogynous insertion , insertion beneath the ovary. (more info) 1. The act of inserting; as, the insertion of scions in stocks; the insertion of words or passages in writings. 2. The condition or mode of being inserted or attached; as, the insertion of stamens in a calyx. 3. That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric.

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    An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially , a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with
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    One who, or that which, preludes; one who plays a prelude. Mason.
  • LEADING EDGE
    same as Advancing edge, above.
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    1. Apt to take; alluring; attracting. Subtile in making his temptations most taking. Fuller. 2. Infectious; contageous. Beau. & Fl. -- Tak"ing*ly, adv. -- Tak"ing*ness, n.
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    Taken. Chaucer.
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    The act or process of reasoning from a part to a whole, from particulars to generals, or from the individual to the universal; also, the result or inference so reached. Induction is an inference drawn from all the particulars. Sir W. Hamilton.
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    An imitation, especially in the way of caricature.
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    Separated by leads, as the lines of a page. (more info) 1. Fitted with lead; set in lead; as, leaded windows.
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    Pertaining to, or proceeding by, induction; inductive.
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    Imposition; fraud.
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    Furnished with a portico.
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    Erroneously.
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    In a pleading manner.
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    See INTERPLEAD
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    Except. R. of Brunne.
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