aviation
/ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/
noun
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
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Noun 4 meanings
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
“The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.”
Industry that produces aircraft.
Aircraft.
Where it comes from
Etymology
Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.
AVIATION at a glance
AVIATION has 8 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (A 1 + V 4 + I 1 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 13 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,296 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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