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Definition of insemination

insemination

/ɪnˌsɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
in · sem · i · na · tion
Plural:inseminations
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1

The biological or medical process of introducing semen into the reproductive tract of a female human or animal for the purpose of achieving pregnancy.

Example

"Artificial insemination has long been used by dairy farmers to improve the genetic traits of their livestock."

2

The act of sowing seeds in soil or figuratively implanting ideas and principles in the mind.

Example

"The philosophical treatise explored the gradual insemination of democratic ideals throughout European society."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin inseminatio, from the verb inseminare ('to sow or plant in'), formed from in- ('into') and semen ('seed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insemination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insemination
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