ventilation
Translation
ventilation
Examples
Good ventilation is important in a kitchen.
Good ventilation is important in a kitchen.
The patient required mechanical ventilation.
The patient required mechanical ventilation.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the movement of fresh air The room needs better ventilation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aeration, air circulation
Etymology
From Latin 'ventilatio', from 'ventilare' (to fan), from 'ventus' (wind).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'vent' that lets air in and out. The '-ation' suffix means it's the process or result of ventilating.