Ejection

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions of ejection

noun the process of being removed or expelled from a place

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot activated the ejection seat during an emergency.

A2 The ejection of the DVD from the player was unexpected.

B1 The ejection of the player from the game was due to a violation of the rules.

B2 The ejection of the player from the match caused controversy among fans.

C1 The ejection of the CEO from the company was a result of financial misconduct.

C2 The ejection of the politician from office led to a major political scandal.

Examples of ejection in a Sentence

formal The pilot initiated the ejection sequence when the aircraft malfunctioned.

informal The player was ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.

slang I heard he got ejected from the party for causing a scene.

figurative Her ejection from the company left her feeling lost and uncertain about her future.

Grammatical Forms of ejection

• past tense: ejected
• plural: ejections
• comparative: more ejection
• superlative: most ejection
• present tense: eject
• future tense: will eject
• perfect tense: have ejected
• continuous tense: is ejecting
• singular: ejection
• positive degree: eject
• infinitive: to eject
• gerund: ejecting
• participle: ejecting

Origin and Evolution of ejection

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ejection' originated from the Latin word 'ejectio', which is derived from the verb 'eicere' meaning 'to throw out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ejection' has maintained its original meaning of forcefully expelling or throwing out something, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as aviation, sports, and technology to refer to the act of expelling or removing something quickly or forcefully.