inject

¹

[ 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.

²

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) an injection.

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

Derived Forms

• inˈjectable, adjective

Other Words From

• rein·ject verb (used with object)
• unin·jected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

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

Origin of inject²

From the Latin word injectiō

Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

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

Example Sentences

The DOE's Office of Science has funded separate research about some of the technologies needed to inject the spin-polarized fuel into the fusion vessel.

From Science Daily

The preparations, as Zeldovich notes, often contain remains of vanquished bacteria that, when injected, inflame the immune system and put the patient at risk.

From Salon

To validate the efficacy of these reprogrammed cells, they were injected into a developing mouse embryo.

From Science Daily

At existing plants, younger folks have injected innovation into longstanding operation norms, improving safety and efficiency.

From Los Angeles Times

Musk has never been considered one to inject certainty into any situation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• add
• implant
• infuse
• insert
• instill
• interject