Injecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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injecting

 

[ ษชnหˆdส’ษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medicine

Administer (a drug or medicine) to a person or animal using a syringe or similar device.

Synonyms

administer, deliver, introduce.

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Word Description / Examples
injecting

Used primarily in medical or scientific contexts where a substance, usually a liquid like medicine or vaccine, is forcefully introduced into a body using a needle and syringe.

  • The nurse is injecting the vaccine into the patient's arm.
  • They are injecting the drug to combat the disease.
administer

Used in a broader medical context where medication or a treatment is given to a patient. It can also be used more generally to mean the application or enforcement of rules or procedures.

  • The doctor will administer the anesthesia before the surgery.
  • She administers the exams to the students.
introduce

Used when making someone or something known for the first time or bringing something into use for the first time. It can apply to people, ideas, products, or procedures.

  • I would like to introduce you to our new manager.
  • The company is planning to introduce a new line of products next month.
deliver

Typically used when something is being brought or transferred from one place to another, often implying careful handling. In a medical context, it can also mean to give birth or bring a baby into the world.

  • The courier will deliver the package by tomorrow.
  • The midwife helped deliver the baby.

Examples of usage

  • The nurse was trained to inject insulin for diabetic patients.
  • It is important to inject the vaccine into the muscle for proper absorption.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

Introduce (a new or different element) into something, especially as a boost or innovation.

Synonyms

incorporate, infuse, introduce.

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Word Description / Examples
injecting

Used when you are adding something forcefully or directly into something else, often associated with medical or scientific settings. This word can sometimes have a negative or aggressive connotation.

  • The doctor is injecting the vaccine into the patient's arm
  • The scientist is injecting the chemical into the solution
introduce

Used when you are bringing something new into existence or presenting it for the first time, common in a variety of contexts like business, education, and casual conversations.

  • The company is planning to introduce a new product next month
  • The teacher will introduce the new topic in tomorrow's class
infuse

Used when you are adding a quality or feeling into something, often used in positive or artistic contexts to describe creating a certain mood or atmosphere.

  • The chef loves to infuse his dishes with unique spices
  • The author infuses her stories with rich, emotional detail
incorporate

Used when you want to include something as part of a whole, often in a structured or methodical way. Common in business, education, and formal writing.

  • The company decided to incorporate new technology into their operations
  • The teacher plans to incorporate more interactive activities in the lessons

Examples of usage

  • The new manager wanted to inject fresh ideas into the company.
  • She decided to inject some humor into her presentation to make it more engaging.

Translations

Translations of the word "injecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น injetando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคœเฅ‡เค•เฅเคถเคจ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช injizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyuntikkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝ'ั”ะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstrzykiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท injection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inyectar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enjeksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ injekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ injekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณจๅฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ injiciranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innspรฝting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝัŠะตะบั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iynษ™ vurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inyectar

Etymology

The word 'injecting' originates from the Latin word 'injectus', the past participle of 'injicere', which means 'to throw in'. The concept of injecting substances into the body dates back to ancient times, where various methods were used for medicinal purposes. Over the years, advancements in medicine and technology have refined the process of injecting, making it a common practice in healthcare and other fields.

See also: inject, injection, injector.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,106, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.