Ignition

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions of ignition

noun a device or system for igniting a fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine

Example Sentences

A1 The car's ignition key is missing.

A2 He turned the ignition key to start the engine.

B1 The mechanic checked the ignition system for any issues.

B2 The faulty ignition caused the car to not start.

C1 The ignition sequence must be followed precisely to launch the rocket.

C2 The ignition of the fireworks display lit up the night sky.

Examples of ignition in a Sentence

formal The ignition of the engine is controlled by the key in the ignition switch.

informal Make sure you turn the key in the ignition to start the car.

slang I couldn't find my keys, so I couldn't get the ignition going.

figurative The success of the project relied on the ignition of new ideas from the team.

Grammatical Forms of ignition

• past tense: ignited
• plural: ignitions
• comparative: more ignited
• superlative: most ignited
• present tense: ignites
• future tense: will ignite
• perfect tense: has ignited
• continuous tense: is igniting
• singular: ignition
• positive degree: ignition
• infinitive: to ignite
• gerund: igniting
• participle: ignited

Origin and Evolution of ignition

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignition' originated from the Latin word 'ignitionem', which means a setting on fire.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of setting something on fire, the word 'ignition' has evolved to also refer to the process of starting a combustion engine or initiating a chemical reaction.