involvement (n.)

  1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group; the teacher tried to increase his students engagement in class activities

    [ Syn: engagement , engagement , engagement , participation , participation , participation , involution , involution , involution ]

  2. a connection of inclusion or containment; he escaped involvement in the accident; there was additional involvement of the liver and spleen'

  3. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; an interest in music

    [ Syn: interest ]

  4. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

    [ Syn: affair , affaire , intimacy , liaison , amour ]

  5. the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)

    [ Syn: participation ]

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