inject

[ in-jekt ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins.

  2. to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation.

  1. to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.

  2. to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.

Origin of inject

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin injectus, past participle of in(j)icere “to throw in,” equivalent to in- “in” + -jec- (combining form of jac- “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; see in-2

Other words from inject

  • re·in·ject, verb (used with object)
  • un·in·ject·ed, adjective

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Other definitions for inject. (2 of 2)

inject.

abbreviation
  1. (in prescriptions) an injection.

Origin of inject.

2
From the Latin word injectiō

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How to use inject in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for inject

inject

/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /


verb(tr)
  1. med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument

  2. (foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element): to inject humour into a scene

  1. to interject (a comment, idea, etc)

  2. to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit

Origin of inject

1
C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw

Derived forms of inject

  • injectable, adjective

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