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involved

|in-volved|

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🇺🇸

/ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

🇬🇧

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

(involve)

include as necessary

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNoun
involveinvolvesinvolvedinvolvedinvolvinginvolvementinvolvementsnoninvolvements
Etymology
Etymology Information

'involved' originates from the Latin word 'involvere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll.'

Historical Evolution

'involvere' transformed into the Old French word 'envolver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'involve' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to roll into or wrap up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to engage or connect with.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

complicated or intricate.

The plot of the movie was quite involved.

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Adjective 2

connected or concerned with someone or something.

He was involved in the project from the beginning.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39