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- [in-volv]
- /ɪnˈvɒlv/
- /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-volv]
- /ɪnˈvɒlv/
Definitions of involvement word
- verb with object involvement to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work. 1
- verb with object involvement to engage or employ. 1
- verb with object involvement to affect, as something within the scope of operation. 1
- verb with object involvement to include, contain, or comprehend within itself or its scope. 1
- verb with object involvement to bring into an intricate or complicated form or condition. 1
- verb with object involvement to bring into difficulties (usually followed by with): a plot to involve one nation in a war with another. 1
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Origin of involvement
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English involven < Latin involvere to roll in or up, equivalent to in- in-2 + volvere to roll; see revolve
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Parts of speech for Involvement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
involvement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
involvement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for involvement
noun involvement
- quandary — a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
- crisis — A crisis is a situation in which something or someone is affected by one or more very serious problems.
- responsibility — the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
- association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.
Antonyms for involvement
noun involvement
- detachment — Detachment is the feeling that you have of not being personally involved in something or of having no emotional interest in it.
verb with object involvement
- disinvolvement — the action or process of withdrawing from an obligation or commitment, especially from a political or military involvement: The secretary of state promised disinvolvement from the alliance.
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