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inject
[ in-jekt ]
/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /
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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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Origin of inject
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, adjectiveWords nearby inject
initiative, initiator, initiatory, initis, in itself, inject, injectable, injectant, injected, injection, injection molding
Other definitions for inject (2 of 2)
inject.
abbreviation
(in prescriptions) an injection.
Origin of inject.
From the Latin word injectiō
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British Dictionary definitions for inject
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
Derived forms of inject
injectable, adjectiveWord Origin for inject
C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw
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Medical definitions for inject
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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