inject.

¹

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) an injection.

inject

²

[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

/ 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 inject.¹

From the Latin word injectiō

Origin of inject.²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject.¹

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

Example Sentences

Organisers said the championship would inject "jeopardy and context into every fixture".

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"By bringing together the best teams and players in the sport and injecting another layer to the fierce cross-hemisphere rivalries, the Nations Championship will take international rugby to new heights."

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Cloud seeding involves injecting chemical salts including silver or potassium iodide into clouds via aircraft or through generators on the ground.

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But this week's developments, including the dropping of other kites being flown - from extra tax on partnerships, and entrepreneurs leaving the UK - injected doubt about the appetite to trade political pain for lower bond yields.

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Workers, in the middle of injecting water and restoring power, were rocked by the blast.

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