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Synonyms & Similar Words
involvement
engagement
contribution
sharing
collaboration
cooperation
association
interaction
intervention
inclusion
enrollment
membership
commitment
dedication
adherence
adherence
adherence
accessory
auxiliary
assistance
backup
support
backup
reinforcement
enhancement
augmentation
amplification
boost
impetus
stimulus
motivation
inspiration
catalyst
incentive
inducement
persuasion
encouragement
facilitation
enablement
empowerment
activation
mobilization
organization
integration
incorporation
amalgamation
unification
centralization
consolidation
convergence
reciprocity
mutualism
symbiosis
interdependence
interrelation
correlation
connection
linkage
tie
bond
alliance
partnership
syndication
consortium
confederation
federation
union
league
coalition
bloc
cartel
trust
monopoly
oligopoly
duopoly
monopoly
pluralism
diversity
multiplicity
variety
heterogeneity
inclusivity
exclusivity
selectivity
restrictiveness
openness
receptivity
responsiveness
sensitivity
awareness
perception
appreciation
recognition
acknowledgment
credit
praise
acclaim
approval
endorsement
sanction
ratification
validation
authentication
verification
certification
accreditation
involvement
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Meaning of Participation
The state of taking part or sharing in an activity or event.
Definitions
- The act of taking part or sharing in something, such as an activity, event, or decision-making process.
- The state of being involved or included in something, such as a project, organization, or community.
- The process of contributing or sharing in the efforts, resources, or responsibilities of a group or organization.
Etymology of Participation
The word "participation" comes from the Latin "participatio", which means "a sharing in" or "a partaking of".
The Latin term is derived from "participare", which means "to share in" or "to partake of", and is a combination of "partem" (part) and "capere" (to take).
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking part or sharing in an activity, event, or decision-making process.
Example Uses
- The company encourages employee participation in the decision-making process to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility.
- The new policy aims to increase community participation in local government by providing more opportunities for public input and engagement.
- The researcher studied the effects of student participation in classroom discussions on academic achievement and motivation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exclusion
rejection
omission
noninvolvement
nonparticipation
abstention
withdrawal
retreat
separation
isolation
detachment
disengagement
disconnection
noncooperation
resistance
opposition
obstruction
hindrance
exclusion
rejection
omission
boycott
embargo
ban
prohibition
restriction
limitation
confinement
segregation
isolation
seclusion
solitude
loneliness
disaffiliation
dissociation
estrangement
alienation
antagonism
hostility
animosity
rancor
resentment
bitterness
acrimony
discord
strife
conflict
contention
disagreement
dissonance
incompatibility
incongruity
inconsistency
discrepancy
divergence
deviation
aberration
anomaly
incongruence.