participation

[pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of participating.

2. the fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt.

   participation in a celebration.

3. a sharing, as in benefits or profits.

   participation in a pension plan.

adjective

1. of or relating to a venture characterized by more than one person, bank, or company participating in risk or profit.

   a participation loan.

Other Word Forms

• preparticipation noun
• underparticipation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of participation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin participātiōn-, stem of participātiō; equivalent to participate + -ion; replacing Middle English participacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, as above

Example Sentences

Australia are yet to make a decision on Pat Cummins' participation in the Ashes, amid reports their captain could miss the series.

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Their goal in their personal work is to combine theme park-like art direction with scrappy, budget-friendly immersive theater, a term that typically denotes some level of active participation on the part of the guest.

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After the Woolsey fire, investigators found that staff shortages limited participation in emergency management training and hindered a unified approach.

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She pointed to actions like boycotting Disney+ after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel as an example of protest through participation.

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“These new laws further protect Californians’ voices and civic participation in what makes our state and our country great.”

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Related Words

• aid 
• assistance 
• attendance 
• cooperation 
• help 
• presence 
• sharing 
• support