Entail

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈteɪl/

Definitions of entail

verb to involve as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example Sentences

A1 Taking care of a pet entails feeding it regularly.

A2 Learning a new language entails practicing every day.

B1 Starting a business entails careful planning and financial investment.

B2 Becoming a doctor entails years of studying and practical experience.

C1 Implementing a new policy entails thorough research and analysis.

C2 Leading a successful team entails strong communication and decision-making skills.

Examples of entail in a Sentence

formal The new project will entail a thorough analysis of the market trends.

informal Taking on this new job will entail a lot of hard work and dedication.

slang If you want to ace the exam, it's going to entail hitting the books hard.

figurative Starting a new relationship can entail opening up your heart to someone else.

Grammatical Forms of entail

• past tense: entailed
• plural: entails
• comparative: more entailing
• superlative: most entailing
• present tense: entails
• future tense: will entail
• perfect tense: has entailed
• continuous tense: is entailing
• singular: entails
• positive degree: entail
• infinitive: to entail
• gerund: entailing
• participle: entailed

Origin and Evolution of entail

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entail' originated from the Old French word 'entailer', which means 'to cut into strips'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'entail' shifted from physical cutting into strips to legally restricting the inheritance of property to a specific line of descendants.