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/
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

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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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“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.”
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