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inject

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[ 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

/ ɪˈɛ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳ٲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i·𳦳 verb (used with object)
  • ܲi·𳦳Ļ adjective
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51Թ 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 𳦳پō
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inject1

C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw
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They do, however, inject some fantastic comedic relief to cut Landon’s tension; if Fahy is the film’s star, Self is its supernova.

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

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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.

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

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He had been led to reception by workers from a charity, then made his way to the booths to inject heroin.

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