Ventilation

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛn.təˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of ventilation

noun the action or process of providing fresh air to an enclosed space

Example Sentences

A1 Open the windows for better ventilation in the room.

A2 Proper ventilation is important for maintaining good indoor air quality.

B1 The building has a modern ventilation system to circulate fresh air.

B2 The ventilation in this office is so effective that it never feels stuffy.

C1 The hospital's ventilation system is designed to prevent the spread of airborne diseases.

C2 The ventilation in the underground parking garage is crucial for removing fumes and maintaining air quality.

Examples of ventilation in a Sentence

formal The building regulations require proper ventilation in all rooms.

informal Make sure to open the windows for some ventilation in here.

slang I can't stand the stuffy air in this room, we need some ventilation.

figurative His writing style lacked ventilation, it felt suffocating to read.

Grammatical Forms of ventilation

• plural: ventilations
• comparative: more ventilation
• superlative: most ventilation
• present tense: ventilates
• future tense: will ventilate
• perfect tense: has ventilated
• continuous tense: is ventilating
• singular: ventilation
• positive degree: ventilation
• infinitive: to ventilate
• gerund: ventilating
• participle: ventilated

Origin and Evolution of ventilation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ventilation' originated from the Latin word 'ventilare', which means 'to fan or to winnow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of fanning or winnowing, the word 'ventilation' evolved to refer to the circulation of air or the process of supplying fresh air to a space to maintain a healthy indoor environment.