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- [in-volv]
- /ɪnˈvɒlv/
- /ɪnˈvɒlv/
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- [in-volv]
- /ɪnˈvɒlv/
Definitions of involving word
- verb with object involving to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work. 1
- verb with object involving to engage or employ. 1
- verb with object involving to affect, as something within the scope of operation. 1
- verb with object involving to include, contain, or comprehend within itself or its scope. 1
- verb with object involving to bring into an intricate or complicated form or condition. 1
- verb with object involving to bring into difficulties (usually followed by with): a plot to involve one nation in a war with another. 1
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Origin of involving
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English involven < Latin involvere to roll in or up, equivalent to in- in-2 + volvere to roll; see revolve
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Parts of speech for Involving
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involving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
involving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for involving
preposition involving
- connecting — joined or linked; linking two things
- between — If something is between two things or is in between them, it has one of the things on one side of it and the other thing on the other side.
adjective involving
- requiring — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
Top questions with involving
- which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?
- what features do all reactions involving enzymes have in common?
- who is responsible for cases involving copyright violations?
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