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 Word Forms

• 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

What he will not be is someone looking to inject big money into the club.

From BBC

They do, however, inject some fantastic comedic relief to cut Landon’s tension; if Fahy is the film’s star, Self is its supernova.

From Salon

He is at ease on a stage and often injects timely humour — but this was different.

From BBC

April plans to be in a "big comfy bed" for what she calls a "celebratory" moment when a medical professional will inject a lethal dose into her bloodstream.

From BBC

A favorite insight by economists and business leaders is that what he’s done so far is inject “uncertainty” into economic planning.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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