aviation

[ ey-vee-ey-shuh n, av-ee- ]
/ ˌeɪ viˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæv i- /
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noun

the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.
military aircraft.

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Origin of aviation

From French, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at avi-, -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM aviation

a·vi·at·ic [ey-vee-at-ik, av-ee-] /ˌeɪ viˈæt ɪk, ˌæv i-/, adjective

Words nearby aviation

avian pneumoencephalitis, avianize, aviarist, aviary, aviate, aviation, aviation badge, aviation cadet, aviation medicine, aviator, aviator glasses
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Words related to aviation

aeronautics, navigation, flight, aerodynamics, piloting

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British Dictionary definitions for aviation

aviation
/ (ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

  1. the art or science of flying aircraft
  2. the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft
US military aircraft collectively

Word Origin for aviation

C19: from French, from Latin avis bird
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