involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt How to pronounce involvement (audio)
-ˈvȯlv-
plural involvements
Synonyms of involvementnext
: the act or an instance of involving someone or something
His involvement of others was inexcusable.
: the state, act, or fact of being involved
involvement in public life
denied any involvement in the crime
In this era of strained school budgets, parental involvement is as likely to mean reading stories to kindergartners as running a bake sale.David Ruben

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His involvement in Monday's match, however, proved to be more consequential than any previous cameo, directly contributing to a title change on one of WWE's biggest stages. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Fisher will portray the recurring role of Michael Jorie, a dangerous killer with a warped sense of righteousness and piety to his beliefs that fuel his involvement in a southwestern gang with a long history of violence. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 Day Pitney said Robinson has had no involvement in the case since August 2025 and will not be involved in the future regardless of the outcome of the disqualification motion. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026 Other Western countries have attempted to limit their involvement in this war. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for involvement

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of involvement was in 1681

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“Involvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involvement. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

involvement

noun
in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- How to pronounce involvement (audio)
: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult
syphilitic involvement of the brain
the extent of involvement of the lungMorris Fishbein

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