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Participation

/pɑːrˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action of taking part in something, such as an activity, event, or community initiative.

    "Active participation from all members is essential to make the community event a success."
  2. 2

    The state of being involved or included in a collective endeavor.

    "The organizers noted a significant increase in student participation this year."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'participation' originates from the Latin 'participatio', which means 'a sharing' or 'taking part'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the concept of involvement in activities or events.

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