inject
[ in-jekt ]
/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /
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.
Origin of inject
1590–1600; < Latin
injectus past participle of
in(j)icere to throw in, equivalent to
in-
in-2 +
-jec- (combining form of
jac- throw) +
-tus past participle suffix
OTHER WORDS FROM inject
re·in·ject, verb (used with object) un·in·ject·ed, adjectiveWords nearby inject
initiation factor,
initiative,
initiator,
initiatory,
initis,
inject,
inject.,
injectable,
injectant,
injected,
injection
Definition for inject (2 of 2)
inject.
(in prescriptions) an injection.
Origin of inject.
From the Latin word
injectiō
Example sentences from the Web for inject
British Dictionary definitions for inject
inject
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /
verb (tr)
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
Derived forms of inject
injectable, adjectiveWord Origin for inject
C17: from Latin
injicere to throw in, from
jacere to throw
Medical definitions for inject
inject
[ ĭn-jĕkt′ ]
v.
To introduce a substance, such as a drug or vaccine, into a body part.
To treat by means of injection.