Definition: Participation in a particular activity or event, often with an element of physical involvement, such as putting on makeup or walking to a concert. Definition: Participation - To be actively involved or involved in something. A participative act - Something that involves active participation by others. The term 'participial' is used when describing activities where the participants are actively involved, such as participating in a sports event or participating in an arts project. The word implies that the participants have given their full attention and energy to the activity, rather than simply observing it from outside. Example: "He participated in the school play last night."