Looking for the meaning of the word AVIATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AVIATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Aviation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from French, formed irregularly from Latin avis ‘bird’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the flying or operating of aircraft
Short Definition:flying or operating of aircraft
Examples:- two events launched the history of modern aviation
- the aviation industry
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