aviation — the operation of aircraft; the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the operation of aircraft; the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather still tells stories about the golden age of aviation when flying was luxurious.
- The aviation museum was full of planes, but ironically, none of them could actually fly anymore.
- She studied aviation engineering because she wanted to make flying safer for everyone.
aviation
NOUN[/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/]
the operation of aircraft; the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft
Aviation has made international travel faster and safer.
Aviation connects cities across the world every day.
Aviation relies on navigation to reach every destination safely.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird'. As humans developed the technology to fly through the air, the term evolved to denote the practice and science of flight, metaphorically capturing mankind's attempt to emulate the natural flying abilities of birds.
Breakdown
avis (bird) + -ation (act, process, or result of). The suffix -ation transforms the Latin noun into an abstract noun denoting the practice or system of aviation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather still tells stories about the golden age of aviation when flying was luxurious.”
“The aviation museum was full of planes, but ironically, none of them could actually fly anymore.”
“She studied aviation engineering because she wanted to make flying safer for everyone.”
“The aviation weather report predicted turbulence, so the pilot decided to pack extra motion sickness bags.”
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