inserted \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology: from past participle of insert (I) : set in : fitted in: as a.: having the basal part set into another structure < an insect with inserted mouthparts > b.: attached by natural growth (as a muscle or tendon or the parts of a flower) c.: not in one piece with the main body and therefore replaceable < an inserted-tooth saw > < an inserted valve seat >