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inject

[ in-jekt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue:
to inject a medicine into the veins.
to introduce (something new or different):
to inject humor into a situation.
to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.

inject.

abbreviation for

(in prescriptions) an injection.

inject

/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /

verb

med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
foll by into to introduce (a new aspect or element)
to inject humour into a scene
to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit

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Derived Forms

inˈjectable, adjective

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Other Words From

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

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inject¹

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

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