Definition of involvment
1. involvement [ n ] sharing the activities of a group
Examples:
"the teacher tried to increase his students'
engagement in class activities"
(John F. Hayward, "Mimesis and Symbol in the Arts"...)
Artistic mimesis under Christian influence records the involvement of all persons , however humble , in a divine drama .
I have chosen to use the word `` mimesis '' in its Christian rather than its classic implications and to discover in the concrete forms of both art and myth powers of theological expression which , as in the Christian mind , are the direct consequence of involvement in historical experience , which are not reserved , as in the Greek mind , only to moments of theoretical reflection .
(The Department of State: A Fresh Look at the...)
Foreign_policy is the total involvement of the American people with peoples and governments abroad .
(H. A. Gleason, "Review of African language studies...)
Apparently the feeling is that anything more would be involvement in technical abstrusenesses of possible pedantic interest but of no visible significance in practical affairs .
Synonyms participation involvement involution engagement Related Terms non-engagement non-engagement non-engagement group_action intervention group_participation commitment participate enter involve2. involvement [ n ] a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
Examples:
"an interest in music"
(Tristram P. Coffin, "Folklore in the American Twentieth...)
Anyone 's identification with an international struggle , whether warlike or peaceful , requires absurd oversimplification and intense emotional involvement .
Synonyms interest involvement Related Terms curiosity concern enthusiasm involve3. involvement [ n ] a connection of inclusion or containment
Examples:
"he escaped involvement in the accident"
"there was additional involvement of the liver and spleen"
(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)
Kate tried to contain her curiosity and foreboding at what the letter portended , at what involvement existed for Juanita .
Synonyms involvement Related Terms connection implication inclusion involve4. involvement [ n ] the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)
Synonyms participation involvement Related Terms condition involve5. involvement [ n ] a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
Synonyms affair liaison involvement intimacy amour affaire Related Terms sexual_relationshipSimilar Spelling
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