Definitions and Examples of inclusion, addition, insertion
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of adding or including something within a larger whole.
Example
The inclusion of a bibliography in a research paper is important to give credit to the sources used.
The act of adding something to something else.
Example
The addition of more vegetables to your diet can improve your health.
The act of putting something into something else.
Example
The insertion of a key into the lock is necessary to open the door.
Key Differences: inclusion vs addition vs insertion
- 1Inclusion refers to the act of adding something within a larger whole, while omission refers to the act of leaving something out.
- 2Addition refers to the act of adding something to something else, while omission refers to the act of not including something.
- 3Insertion refers to the act of putting something into something else, while omission refers to the act of leaving something out.
Effective Usage of inclusion, addition, insertion
- 1Academic Writing: Use inclusion and addition to add information to your writing.
- 2Technical Writing: Use insertion to describe the process of adding something to a system or machine.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to clarify what is included or excluded from a list or group.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Inclusion refers to adding something within a larger whole, addition refers to adding something to something else, and insertion refers to putting something into something else. Use these words to enhance academic and technical writing, and in everyday conversations to clarify what is included or excluded from a list or group.
