ignition — the action of setting something on fire or starting to burn
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of setting something on fire or starting to burn
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The mechanic said the ignition system was completely fried, just like my cooking skills.
- She forgot where she put the ignition key and spent an hour looking for it in the refrigerator.
- The ignition of the rocket was delayed due to technical difficulties.
ignition
NOUN[/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/]
the action of setting something on fire or starting to burn
He turned the key, and the car's ignition brought the engine to life.
The spark created the ignition that warmed the frozen cave. (IGN(fire) + ITE(make) — striking the flint will ignite a spark to warm the frozen cave.)
The freezing night ended with the ignition of a small fire.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'ignis' (fire) and 'ignitus' (set on fire), rooted in ancient Roman terminology for fire-related concepts. It evolved through Old French and Middle English before acquiring the modern sense of an engine's starting mechanism in automotive contexts.
Breakdown
ignis (fire) + -tion (action, process, or result). The suffix '-tion' transforms the Latin root into a noun denoting the act or process of igniting.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mechanic said the ignition system was completely fried, just like my cooking skills.”
“She forgot where she put the ignition key and spent an hour looking for it in the refrigerator.”
“The ignition of the rocket was delayed due to technical difficulties.”
“My dad's car ignition makes a weird noise, like a dying robot asking for help.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.