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

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

Other Word Forms

• reinject verb (used with object)
• uninjected adjective
• injectable 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

NBC joins the effort to inject life into what has become a moribund endeavor.

From Los Angeles Times

The sharing of dirty needles by injecting drug users and the arrival of HIV led to a public health crisis which was graphically depicted in Irvine Welsh's 1993 novel, Trainspotting, and its film adaptation.

From BBC

"We have been using our fleet of tankers to inject water directly into the network to minimise the disruption and our customers in Alfriston, including Drusillas Park, should see some supply returning," he added.

From BBC

Some homeowners said that has injected more uncertainty and unevenness into a process that’s already opaque.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is injecting the government directly into the lifeblood of a major corporation's decision making."

From BBC

Related Words

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