inject

¹

[in-jekt]

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.

3. to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.

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

inject.

²

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) an injection.

inject

/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /

verb

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

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

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

Other Word Forms

• reinject verb (used with object)
• uninjected adjective
• injectable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

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; in- ²

Origin of inject²

From the Latin word injectiō

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

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

Example Sentences

There are changes that make good sense for a series set in 2025, including some gender and ethnic diversity injected into the “Faithful Four,” Maigret’s team of close collaborators, and among the characters they encounter.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors said they would inject £14bn to upgrade its water and waste systems over the next five years.

From BBC

In a café in Christchurch, Dorset, our undercover researcher posed as a beautician seeking prescriptions and the Botox stock needed to inject clients at a new beauty clinic.

From BBC

On Friday, the man who once suggested injecting household cleaners into the lungs could cure COVID-19, took to Truth Social to impart his alleged wisdom.

From Salon

“I think of Teddy as constantly trying to inject himself into the lives of the family that he doesn’t have,” says Larry Murphy, who voices Teddy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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