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ignitionthe 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/

Korean meaning: 점화, 발화 (불을 붙이는 행위)

Korean pronunciation: 익-니-션 (강세: 니)

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

ignition concept
💡 Concept

Starting engine creates ignition flames

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ignition rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Ignition starts the mission toward our vision!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootigni
Suffix--tion

Origin

라틴어 'ignitus'(불을 붙인)와 'ignis'(불)에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 불과 관련된 개념으로 사용되어 왔으며, 현대에 와서 자동차 시동장치의 의미로도 확장되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

missionvisionpositioncondition
mission
vision
position
condition

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The mechanic said the ignition system was completely fried, just like my cooking skills.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My dad's car ignition makes a weird noise, like a dying robot asking for help.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

combustionfiringlightingstartingkindling

Antonyms

extinctionshutdownextinguishing

Related

enginesparkflamestartermotorignite