participation

[pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of participating.

2. the fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt.

   participation in a celebration.

3. a sharing, as in benefits or profits.

   participation in a pension plan.

adjective

1. of or relating to a venture characterized by more than one person, bank, or company participating in risk or profit.

   a participation loan.

Other Word Forms

• preparticipation noun
• underparticipation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of participation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin participātiōn-, stem of participātiō; equivalent to participate + -ion; replacing Middle English participacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, as above

Example Sentences

“These new laws further protect Californians’ voices and civic participation in what makes our state and our country great.”

From Los Angeles Times

Israel's participation in football was not included as a formal item on the agenda of a Fifa council meeting held on Thursday.

From BBC

Netball England trumpets participation numbers, but football, rugby and cricket are also appealing to women and girls.

From BBC

So, I credit her and credit her participation because I don’t think it would make me who I am today without her, just from an emotional perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

The widening of participation in universities over two decades has also increased public debate and scrutiny of whether all universities, or all degrees, deliver worthwhile opportunities to graduates.

From BBC

Related Words

• aid 
• assistance 
• attendance 
• cooperation 
• help 
• presence 
• sharing 
• support