Participation

Definition

Participation refers to the action of taking part in something, especially in a shared activity, event, or process.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pɑrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
• Respelling: par-ti-si-PAY-shuhn (with "par" as in "park," "ti" as in "tick," "si" as in "sit," and "PAY-shuhn" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pɑːtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
• Respelling: pah-ti-si-PAY-shuhn (with "pah" as in "park," "ti" as in "tick," "si" as in "sit," and "PAY-shuhn" as in "nation")

In both dialects, "participation" places the primary stress on the fourth syllable, "PAY." The pronunciation reflects typical regional variations in vowel sounds and pronunciation style between American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of the "PAY" part followed by "shuhn."

Etymology

"Participation" stems from the Latin word "participatio" which is derived from "participare", meaning "to share in, partake of". "Participare" is formed by combining "part-" which means "part" and "-cipare", from "capere" meaning "to take".

Derivatives

• Participate
• Participatory
• Participant
• Participable
• Participative

Synonyms

• Involvement
• Engagement
• Attendance

Antonyms

• Absence
• Exclusion
• Noninvolvement

Usage

"Participation" is commonly used to describe the act or condition of sharing in an activity, especially within group settings. It emphasizes the idea of being actively engaged or involved in something, rather than being a passive observer.

Related Terms

• Collaborate
• Contribution
• Interaction
• Join
• Engage

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The act or process of partaking or sharing in an activity, venture, or undertaking.
• Example: "The team encouraged participation from all its members."

• Presence or attendance in a particular event or process.
• Example: "The seminar saw active participation from various experts."

• A sharing in common with others.
• Example: "The profit was divided among the members based on their participation."