involvement

[in-volv-muhnt]

noun

1. an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc..

   He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.

2. an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation.

   Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.

3. an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something.

   They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

Other Word Forms

• noninvolvement noun
• preinvolvement noun
• reinvolvement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of involvement¹

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

His involvement grew serious after her death from cancer in 1972, and in “The Snow Leopard” his customarily graceful observations of nature shimmer with mystical meditations on grief, transcendence and enlightenment.

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“He exemplifies profound paternal investment, fostering their potential amid global challenges, surpassing most historical figures in active involvement despite scale,” the AI chatbot wrote.

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It had appeared his involvement in this autumn's campaign would be limited to training with the senior side and a start in England A's defeat by an All Blacks XV a fortnight ago.

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IDG Capital told The Wall Street Journal it has no involvement in the deal.

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A BBC spokesperson declined to comment on the US watchdog's involvement but confirmed it had received the letter.

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Related Words

• engagement 
• relationship 
• responsibility