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ejection

 

[ɪˈdʒɛkʃən ]

Definitions

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term derives from the Latin 'ejectio', meaning 'to throw out' or 'to cast aside'.
  • In English, the word has been in use since the mid-15th century, primarily in scientific contexts.

Science

  • Ejection plays a crucial role in physics, for example, in rocket launches where fuel is ejected to propel the craft.
  • In biology, some organisms eject waste or toxins as a defense mechanism against predators.

Pop Culture

  • The phrase 'ejected from a game' is commonly used in sports when an athlete is removed for breaking rules.
  • In video games, characters might experience ejection during dramatic moments, enhancing excitement and tension.

Technology

  • CD players have an 'eject' button to release discs, a practical example of the term in everyday tech.
  • In the automotive industry, safety features may include the ejection seat which is crucial for pilots in military jets.

Literature

  • The imagery of ejection can symbolize rejection or forceful removal in poetry and stories, adding depth to narratives.
  • Ejection often serves as a metaphor in literature, representing an emotional release or the expulsion of negative forces.

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

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.