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aviation.

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ˌav.iː-/Received-Pronunciation/ˌæv.iː-/Received-Pronunciation/ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/Canada, General-American
  1. The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.

    uncountable · usually
    The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.
    He works in the aviation industry as a pilot.
  3. Industry that produces aircraft.

    uncountable · usually
  4. Aircraft.

    collective · uncountable · usually
  5. A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

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