involvement

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a connection of inclusion or containment

   We escaped involvement in the accident.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

   His colorful life span might be regarded as the story of an adventurer rather than that of an artist; despite his lengthy involvements in many of the arts--painting, fiction, theater, and film--one often feels from his autobiography that it was the adventures that counted most for him.

3. 3
   noun

   the act of sharing in the activities of a group

4. 4
   noun

   a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

5. 5
   noun

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

6. 6
   noun

   a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

Etymology

From involve + -ment.