Meaning & Definition of word "Ignition"

Ignition

/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The act of starting a fire or the process of initiating combustion.
    • Example: The ignition of the fuel caused the engine to roar to life.
  • 2. The mechanism or system that initiates the combustion process in an internal combustion engine.
    • Example: She turned the key in the ignition to start the car.
  • 3. The stage of a fire or explosion when combustion begins.
    • Example: The ignition phase of the fireworks display was synchronized with the music.
  • 4. The means of starting a fire.
    • Example: Using kindling and matches, they achieved ignition for their campfire.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin 'ignitionem', from 'ignire' meaning 'to ignite'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turn on the ignition:

To start a vehicle's engine by activating the ignition system.

ignition point:

The temperature at which a substance will ignite.

ignition switch:

A switch that controls the ignition system of an engine.

Related Words

ignite:

To catch fire or cause to catch fire.

burn:

To be on fire; to undergo combustion.

combustion:

The process of burning something.

Slang Meanings of ignition

Meaning: To get something started or increase excitement.

Example Sentence: Let's ignition this party!

Meaning: A moment or event that sparks interest or enthusiasm.

Example Sentence: Her announcement was the ignition everyone was waiting for.