noun
involvement
Participation in or a connection with something.
Her involvement in the neighborhood cleanup inspires others to volunteer.
Etymology
Involve comes from rolling or wrapping something in. Involvement names the resulting state of being included in or connected with an activity.
More examples
- He denies any involvement in the theft.
- The school encourages parents' involvement in classroom activities.
- My involvement with the project began last summer.
Forms
Similar words
- participation
- Emphasizes actively taking part rather than simply being connected.
- connection
- Describes a link that need not include active participation.
- engagement
- Suggests active attention and commitment, not just a connection.