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unit insertion

[/ˈjuːnɪt ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/]
nounpl: unit insertions
inserção de unidade
1. A linguistic or computational process of adding a linguistic unit (phoneme, morpheme, word, or other element) into a sequence where it was not previously present
In phonology, unit insertion can occur when speakers add a vowel between consonants to aid pronunciation.
Em fonologia, a inserção de unidade pode ocorrer quando os falantes adicionam uma vogal entre consoantes para facilitar a pronúncia.
2. In computer science and data management, the process of adding a new unit or element into an existing data structure or system
Unit insertion into the database requires proper validation of the new record.
A inserção de unidade no banco de dados requer validação adequada do novo registro.
Synonyms
insertionadditionembedding
Antonyms
deletionremovalextraction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inserção de unidade
Standard term used in linguistic and computational contexts
Portugal
inserção de unidade
Same standard term; may also use 'adição de unidade' in some technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

add a unit
insert into sequence
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