participation

/pɑrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃɪn/

/pɑtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

Other forms: participations

Participation in extracurricular activities makes you a well-rounded person. Getting involved in different groups and pursuits is not only educational, but also an opportunity to make lifelong friends.

Notice that the first syllable in this noun is part-, as in, “take part.” Participation is the act of participating, or being related to a larger whole. Another word for this is involvement. A person can enjoy participation in a club, a celebration, or even a conversation.

Definitions of participation

1. noun

   the act of sharing in the activities of a group
   synonyms: engagement, involution, involvement

   antonyms:

   nonparticipation

   withdrawing from the activities of a group

   types:

   commitment

   an engagement by contract involving financial obligation

   intercession, intervention

   the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

   group participation

   participation by all members of a group

   incurrence

   the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable)

   intermediation, mediation

   the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement

   type of:

   group action

   action taken by a group of people
2. noun

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

   type of:

   condition, status

   a state at a particular time