Injection
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine, into the body using a syringe. It can also refer to introducing something new into a situation or system.
“The nurse administered the flu injection quickly and efficiently.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/
Syllables
in·jec·tion
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Wordle
Contains three 'I's, two 'N's, and 'JECT' root; vowel-heavy
Scrabble
Worth 18 points; high value due to 'J' with common medical terminology
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