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Involvement Meaning, Usage & Examples (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：taking part (involvement)
involvement
/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
n.
The act or state of taking part in an activity or event.
taking part
➕
/ˈteɪkɪŋ pɑːrt/
n.
The act of being actively included or participating in an activity, event, or process.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
in- (into) + volvere (to roll) + -ment (noun suffix) => state of being rolled in.
💡 Mnemonic
Picture being rolled ('volve') into a group ('in') – that's your involvement. Easy!
📖 Example
Her active involvement in her son's science project helped them win the school competition.
Her active involvement in her son's science project helped them win the school competition.
🔗 Collocations
active involvement – strong and enthusiastic participation
direct involvement – personal hands-on participation
involvement in – the state of being part of something
🔄 Synonyms
participation (n.) – the action of taking part in something
engagement (n.) – the act of being involved or occupied with
contribution (n.) – a part played in achieving something
🚫 Antonyms
disengagement (n.) – withdrawal from involvement
withdrawal (n.) – the act of pulling back from participation
apathy (n.) – lack of interest or involvement
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'involvere' (in- + volvere 'to roll'), originally meaning 'to roll into'. Acquired abstract sense of participation or implication in 16th century, now common in legal and business contexts.
Meaning 2：emotional commitment (involvement)
involvement
/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
n.
Deep emotional or mental connection and commitment to something or someone.
emotional commitment
➕
/ɪˈmoʊʃənl kəˈmɪtmənt/
n.
A deep emotional or mental connection and dedication to someone or something, often requiring personal investment.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The teacher's deep involvement in each student's progress makes her extremely popular in the school.
The teacher's deep involvement in each student's progress makes her extremely popular in the school.
🔗 Collocations
emotional involvement – strong personal feelings and care
deep involvement – profound commitment or engagement
personal involvement – individual emotional investment
🔄 Synonyms
commitment (n.) – the state of being dedicated to a cause or person
devotion (n.) – love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for something
attachment (n.) – an emotional bond or connection
🚫 Antonyms
indifference (n.) – lack of interest or concern
detachment (n.) – emotional separation or aloofness
aloofness (n.) – distant or reserved attitude
🌱 Derivatives
involve (v.) – to engage emotionally or mentally
involved (adj.) – emotionally invested; intricate
uninvolved (adj.) – not emotionally engaged
Meaning 3：being implicated (involvement)
involvement
/ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
n.
A connection or link between things, where one is a part of or contributes to another.
being implicated
➕
/ˈbiːɪŋ ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
n.
A connection or link between events, actions, or people, often implying responsibility or association in a situation, sometimes negative.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The sudden drop in the tech company's stock price raised questions about the CEO's involvement in the decision.
The sudden drop in the tech company's stock price raised questions about the CEO's involvement in the decision.
🔗 Collocations
alleged involvement – claimed or suspected connection, often in wrongdoing
suspected involvement – believed to be connected but not proven
involvement with – association or connection with a person or group
🔄 Synonyms
implication (n.) – the state of being involved in something, especially a crime
connection (n.) – a relationship in which one thing is linked to another
association (n.) – a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations
🚫 Antonyms
disconnection (n.) – lack of a relationship or link
dissociation (n.) – the state of being disconnected or separated
noninvolvement (n.) – the state of not being involved
🌱 Derivatives
involve (v.) – to include or implicate
involved (adj.) – connected or implicated
uninvolved (adj.) – not connected or implicated
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