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- [ig-nish-uh n]
- /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən/
- /ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ig-nish-uh n]
- /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən/
Definitions of ignition word
- noun ignition the act or fact of igniting; state of being ignited. 1
- noun ignition a means or device for igniting. 1
- noun ignition (in an internal-combustion engine) the process that ignites the fuel in the cylinder. 1
- noun ignition The action of setting something on fire or starting to burn. 1
- noun ignition car, motor 1
- noun ignition fire: igniting 1
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Origin of ignition
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; Medieval Latin ignītiōn- (stem of ignītiō) a setting on fire. See ignite, -ion
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Parts of speech for Ignition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ignition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ignition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ignition
noun ignition
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- kindling — a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
Antonyms for ignition
noun ignition
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- implosion — the act of imploding; a bursting inward (opposed to explosion).
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