Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions

• 1. The act of throwing or forcing something out, often with great force or in a sudden manner.
• 2. In sports, the removal of a player from a game, usually due to a violation of rules.
• 3. The expulsion of a substance or object from a container or system, such as the ejection of waste materials from a machine.

Usage Examples

• "The ejection of the molten lava during the volcanic eruption was dramatic."
• "He received a red card and was immediately subject to ejection from the match."
• "The machine experienced a malfunction that caused the ejection of some parts."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "ejectio," from "eicere," meaning "to throw out." The term entered English usage in the 16th century, initially referring to the physical act of throwing something away or expelling it.

Synonyms

• Expulsion
• Discharge
• Throwing out
• Eviction
• Ousting

Antonyms

• Ingestion
• Acceptance
• Incorporation
• Retention
• Introduction

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some regions, the pronunciation of "ejection" may slightly differ, particularly where English phonetic rules may differ. For example, in some parts of the United Kingdom, the stress may shift to the first syllable ("EJ-") while in American English it tends to be more even.

Historical Usage

The term "ejection" has been used since the 16th century, primarily in the context of throwing or expelling something from a place. The word became increasingly popular in legal and sporting contexts in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, "ejection" refers not only to physical expulsion but can also have symbolic meanings, such as the expulsion of individuals from a group or society. In many sports, the term has become associated with disciplinary actions, where players are removed from the game for misconduct.

More Information

The concept of ejection is used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and sports. In physics, "ejection" refers to the process of expelling a particle or object from a system. In engineering, the term is used when components are forcibly removed from a machine, while in sports, it typically refers to the removal of a player from a game due to rule violations.