Participation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən/ par·tic·i·pa·tion

Meaning & Definition of Participation

Participation (noun)

  1. the act of participating

Participation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or action of being actively involved in something

    "The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study."

    similar: contribution, hand, help, involvement, affair, concern, business, capacity, function, job, part, place, position, purpose, role, task, work, niche, office, post, situation, calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation, activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use
    opposite: noninvolvement, nonparticipation, avoidance, eschewal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Participation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Participation:

contribution, hand, help, involvement, affair, concern, business, capacity, function, job, part, place, position, purpose, role, task, work, niche, office, post, situation, calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation, activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Participation

Words with the opposite meaning of Participation:

noninvolvement, nonparticipation, avoidance, eschewal

Origin & Etymology of Participation

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Participation

Frequently Asked Questions about Participation

What does "Participation" mean?

"Participation" means the act of participating. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of participating.

What is another word for "Participation"?

Other words for "Participation" include contribution, hand, help, involvement, affair, concern, business and capacity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Participation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Participation"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Participation". Common alternatives include contribution, hand, help, involvement, affair, concern, business, capacity, function and job.

What is the opposite of "Participation"?

Antonyms of "Participation" include noninvolvement, nonparticipation, avoidance and eschewal.

How do you use "Participation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Participation" in a sentence: "The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.".

Is "Participation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Participation" is a noun.

Is "Participation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Participation" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Participation"?

"Participation" is pronounced /(ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən/ and divided into syllables as par·tic·i·pa·tion.