ignition
Translation
ignition, ignition system
Examples
He turned the key in the ignition.
He turned the key in the ignition.
The cause of the fire was faulty ignition.
The cause of the fire was faulty ignition.
Grammar Patterns
the system in a vehicle that starts the engine. He turned the key in the ignition.
the action of setting something on fire. The cause of the fire was faulty ignition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kindling, lighting, firing
Etymology
From Latin 'ignitio', from 'ignire' (to set on fire). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
The 'ignition' in a car is the system that 'ignites' the fuel.