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ejection

 

[ ɪˈdʒɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

airplane

The action of ejecting someone or something from a plane or other vehicle.

Synonyms

expelling, expulsion, ouster

Examples of usage

  • He survived the ejection from the crashing plane.
  • The pilot activated the ejection seat in an emergency.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

The process by which matter is thrown out from an exploding star.

Synonyms

discharge, expulsion, outflow

Examples of usage

  • The ejection of matter from the supernova was observed by astronomers.
  • The star underwent a violent ejection of material.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

The act of sending a player off the field in a game.

Synonyms

banishment, dismissal, exclusion

Examples of usage

  • The referee's ejection of the player caused controversy.
  • He received an ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "ejection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ejeção

🇮🇳 निर्वासन

🇩🇪 Auswurf

🇮🇩 pengusiran

🇺🇦 викид

🇵🇱 wyrzucenie

🇯🇵 排出

🇫🇷 éjection

🇪🇸 expulsión

🇹🇷 fırlatma

🇰🇷 배출

🇸🇦 طرد

🇨🇿 vypuzení

🇸🇰 vysunutie

🇨🇳 排出

🇸🇮 izmet

🇮🇸 útþrýstingur

🇰🇿 шығарылу

🇬🇪 გაძევება

🇦🇿 çıxarılma

🇲🇽 expulsión

Etymology

The word 'ejection' originated from the Latin word 'ejectio', which means 'a throwing out'. The term has been used in various contexts, including aviation, astronomy, and sports, to describe the action of expelling or removing something forcefully. In aviation, ejection refers to the mechanism by which a pilot or passenger is forcibly ejected from an aircraft in an emergency. In astronomy, ejection is associated with the expulsion of matter from celestial bodies, such as stars undergoing supernova explosions. In sports, ejection involves the removal of a player from a game due to rule violations or unsportsmanlike behavior.

See also: ejecting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,438, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.