Involvement
/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
Definitions
The state of being involved with or connected to something; the fact or condition of sharing or partaking in something.
/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
The act or state of being involved
Her involvement in the community project made a real difference.
💡 Simply: Involvement is like when you're part of a group or activity. It's about being included and taking part, like helping to organize a party or participating in a school project. Being involved means you're not just watching, you're actively contributing.
👶 For kids: Being part of something! Like when you help your friends build a fort, you're involved!
More Examples
The company's involvement in the project was critical to its success.
They sought to increase student involvement in extracurricular activities.
How It's Used
"The country's involvement in the peace talks was crucial."
"Employee involvement in decision-making can boost morale."
"His involvement in her life grew deeper over time."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
deep involvement
Significant and extensive participation or engagement.
"His deep involvement in the research project led to groundbreaking discoveries."
active involvement
Participation that requires action or effort.
"The club encouraged active involvement from all its members."
direct involvement
Participation in a direct and immediate way.
"The CEO's direct involvement in the crisis was crucial."
From Middle English, from the verb 'involve,' meaning to enfold or wrap up, from Latin involvere ('to roll in, envelop').
The term 'involvement' began gaining prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting an increased focus on social and political engagement.
Memory tip
Imagine 'in-vowel-ment' – being inside a situation like a vowel is inside a word, contributing and connected.
Word Origin
"to roll in, envelop"