Meaning & Definition of word "Inset"

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    Inset

    /ˈɪnˌsɛt/

    noun:

    • 1. A small item or illustration inserted within a larger one.
      • Example: The book included an inset map to help readers navigate the area.
    • 2. An area within a larger context, often used to highlight something specific.
      • Example: The article featured an inset detailing the key statistics of the study.

    verb:

    • 1. To insert or place into something.
      • Example: The designer decided to inset the logo into the corner of the page.

    Etymology

    Derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'within' and 'set', meaning 'to place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inset map:

    A map that shows an area in more detail within the context of a larger map.

    inset panel:

    A panel that is recessed into a surface, often seen in design and architecture.

    inset photo:

    A photograph that is placed within a frame or another image.

    Related Words

    insert:

    To place or fit something into something else.

    embed:

    To fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

    annex:

    To attach a territory or object to a larger one.

    Slang Meanings of inset