inset
UK: ˈɪnset | US: ˈɪnset
n. something inserted or set into another thing (e.g., a small map within a larger one)
vt. to insert or embed something into a larger object or surface
inset = in<into> + set<place>
- in: A prepositional prefix from Old English in, meaning "into" or "within."
- set: Derived from Old English settan, meaning "to place" or "to fix in position."
Etymology Origin:
The word inset combines the directional prefix in- with the verb set, reflecting the action of placing something inside another object. This logical construction emerged in Middle English, retaining clarity in modern usage (e.g., maps or decorative elements "set into" a larger frame).
The atlas includes an inset of the capital city for detailed reference.
She carefully inset the gemstone into the silver ring.
The textbook features an inset diagram to clarify the complex process.
The artist decided to inset a smaller painting within the larger canvas.
The architect’s design called for an inset window to maintain symmetry.