English Explanatory Dictionary

aviation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
  2. Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
  3. Industry that produces aircraft.
  4. Aircraft.
  5. A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

Pronunciation

ā′vē-ā′shən ăv′ē- /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌav.iː-/ /ˌæv.iː-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aviation.wav /ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌæv.i-/ /ˌæɪ̯.viːˈæɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌɛv.iː-/ /ˌe.viˈe.ʃən/ /ˌav.i-/ /ˌeː.viːˈeː.ʃon/

Word forms

aviation aviations

Etymology

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

Derived words

av avgas aviation blonde aviation cruiser aviation fuel avionics civil aviation general aviation general of aviation NADEP nonaviation
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