noun
ejection
uh-JEHK-shuhn
Ejection (noun) means the act of forcing something or someone out. Example: “His ejection from the game came after a heated argument with the umpire.”
noun
1
The act of forcing something or someone out.
"The referee ordered his ejection from the game."
"The ejection of the pilot occurred seconds before impact."
"His ejection from the game came after a heated argument with the umpire."
"The pilot survived thanks to a successful ejection."
How to use ejection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of throwing out, expelling, or forcing someone to leave.
Common pairings
ejection seat
ejection from the game
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Word forms
- Plural
- ejections
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Etymology
Came from Middle French éjection, from Latin eiectio.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for ejection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ejection” mean?
The word “ejection” means the act of forcing something or someone out. In plain terms, the act of throwing out, expelling, or forcing someone to leave.
How do you pronounce “ejection”?
“Ejection” is pronounced uh-JEHK-shuhn (/əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “ejection” in a sentence?
Here is “ejection” used in a sentence: “His ejection from the game came after a heated argument with the umpire.”
What part of speech is “ejection”?
“Ejection” is a noun.
