How Do You Spell INSET?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnsɛt] (IPA)

The word 'inset' is spelled with five letters which represent four sounds. Firstly, there is the initial sound /ɪ/, pronounced as in 'bit'. This is followed by the consonant cluster /ns/, which is pronounced by creating a nasal sound while keeping the tongue near the roof of the mouth. The third sound is the vowel /ɛ/ as in 'set', followed lastly by the consonant /t/, which is pronounced by releasing air from between the tongue and the roof of the mouth.

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INSET Meaning and Definition

  1. Inset (noun): An inset is a small, separate section or addition that is embedded or placed within a larger entity, usually in the form of text, image, or object. It can be found in books, magazines, maps, and other visual mediums, with the purpose of providing supplementary or detailed information related to the main subject.

    Often demarcated by borders or frames, insets are strategically positioned within the primary content to draw attention and enhance understanding. They may consist of illustrations, diagrams, maps, charts, or any other visual representation, serving to clarify or illuminate specific points or aspects that require further explanation. In the field of typography, insets refer to text blocks or panels that are positioned within larger text blocks, allowing for the insertion of additional content without disrupting the overall flow.

    Additionally, insets can be utilized for aesthetic purposes, contributing to the overall design, balance, and appeal of the visual composition. They provide a visual break and allow for the integration of diverse information while maintaining clarity and coherence. In scientific or research contexts, insets are commonly used to showcase enlarged details, comparative analyses, or contextual information that enriches the main subject. In graphic design, insets are important elements for presenting data-driven information, as they aid in summarizing complex concepts or accentuating key points.

    In summary, an inset refers to a small supplementary section or addition embedded within a larger entity, often visual in nature, intended to provide additional information, clarification, or aesthetic enhancement to the main subject.

  2. To set in; to implant.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INSET

The word "inset" originated from the combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "into") and the verb "set" (meaning "to put/place"). In Old English, the verb "settan" meant "to cause to sit, to put in some place, to fix firmly", and it was composed of the prefix "be-" (signifying "about, around") and the Proto-Germanic root "setjaną" (meaning "to put, to place").

Over time, the prefix "be-" was dropped, resulting in the verb "set". In combination with the prefix "in-" to indicate movement or position within, "inset" was formed, meaning "to put or place in firmly". This sense of "inset" was first recorded in the late 16th century.

Similar spelling words for INSET

Plural form of INSET is INSETS

Conjugate verb Inset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inset; insetted
you would have inset; insetted
he/she/it would have inset; insetted
we would have inset; insetted
they would have inset; insetted
I would have inset
you would have inset
he/she/it would have inset
we would have inset
they would have inset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been insetting
you would have been insetting
he/she/it would have been insetting
we would have been insetting
they would have been insetting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would inset
you would inset
he/she/it would inset
we would inset
they would inset

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be insetting
you would be insetting
he/she/it would be insetting
we would be insetting
they would be insetting

FUTURE

I will inset
you will inset
he/she/it will inset
we will inset
they will inset

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be insetting
you will be insetting
he/she/it will be insetting
we will be insetting
they will be insetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inset; insetted
you will have inset; insetted
he/she/it will have inset; insetted
we will have inset; insetted
they will have inset; insetted
I will have insetted
you will have insetted
he/she/it will have insetted
we will have insetted
they will have insetted
I will have inset
we will have inset
you will have inset
he/she/it will have inset
they will have inset

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been insetting
you will have been insetting
he/she/it will have been insetting
we will have been insetting
they will have been insetting

IMPERATIVE

you inset
we let´s inset

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to inset

PAST

I insetted
you insetted
he/she/it insetted
we insetted
they insetted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was insetting
you were insetting
he/she/it was insetting
we were insetting
they were insetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

inset; insetted
insetted

PAST PERFECT

I had inset; insetted
you had inset; insetted
he/she/it had inset; insetted
we had inset; insetted
they had inset; insetted
I had insetted
you had insetted
he/she/it had insetted
we had insetted
they had insetted
I had inset
we had inset
you had inset
he/she/it had inset
they had inset

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been insetting
you had been insetting
he/she/it had been insetting
we had been insetting
they had been insetting

PRESENT

I inset
you inset
he/she/it insets
we inset
they inset

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am insetting
you are insetting
he/she/it is insetting
we are insetting
they are insetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

insetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inset; insetted
you have inset; insetted
he/she/it has inset; insetted
we have inset; insetted
they have inset; insetted
I have insetted
you have insetted
he/she/it has insetted
we have insetted
they have insetted
I have inset
we have inset
you have inset
he/she/it has inset
they have inset

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been insetting
you have been insetting
he/she/it has been insetting
we have been insetting
they have been insetting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it inset

SIMPLE PAST

I inset; insetted
you inset; insetted
he/she/it inset; insetted
we inset; insetted
they inset; insetted

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