playing a part

A form of play a part — To be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of play a part
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APA

playing a part. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20a%20part

MLA

“playing a part.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20a%20part. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “playing a part,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20a%20part.

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