inject
[ in-jekt ]
/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /
verb (used with object)
to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins.
to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation.
to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.
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RELATED WORDS
insert, interject, add, infuse, implant, instill, vaccinate, include, impregnate, imbue, shoot, inoculate, jab, mainline
Nearby words
- initiation factor,
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- initiator,
- initiatory,
- initis,
- inject.,
- injectable,
- injectant,
- injected,
- injection
Origin of inject
1590–1600; < Latin injectus past participle of in(j)icere to throw in, equivalent to in- in-2 + -jec- (combining form of jac- throw) + -tus past participle suffix
inject.
(in prescriptions) an injection.
Origin of inject.
From the Latin word injectiō
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inject
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /
verb (tr)
med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
(foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element)to inject humour into a scene
to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit
Word Origin for inject
C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw
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inject
c.1600, from Latin iniectus "a casting on, throwing over," past participle of inicere "to throw in or on," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + -icere, comb. form of iacere "to throw" (see jet (v.)). Related: Injectable; injected; injecting.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
inject
[ ĭn-jĕkt′ ]
v.
To introduce a substance, such as a drug or vaccine, into a body part.
To treat by means of injection.
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