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aviatoriality

|a-vi-a-tor-i-al-i-ty|

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/ˌeɪ.vi.əˈtɔr.i.æl.ɪ.ti/

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/ˌeɪ.vi.əˈtɔːr.i.æl.ɪ.ti/

quality of being aviatorial / relating to pilots or flying

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aviatoriality' originates from Latin via English, specifically from the word 'aviator' which ultimately derives from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird' with the agent suffix '-ator' (one who). The adjectival suffix '-ial' and the nominalizing suffix '-ity' were added in English to form 'aviatorial' and then 'aviatoriality'.

Historical Evolution

'aviatoriality' developed from English 'aviatorial' (adjective) + the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Aviatorial' itself came from 'aviator' (modern English), which was formed in post-classical/Modern Latin from Latin 'avis' ('bird') with '-ator'; over time these elements entered English and were extended with suffixes to create 'aviatoriality'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, related elements (like Latin 'avis') referred to 'bird'; through formation into 'aviator' and later 'aviatorial' the meaning shifted to 'relating to flying or pilots,' and 'aviatoriality' denotes that quality or state in abstract noun form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality, state, or character of being aviatorial; characteristics or manner associated with pilots, flying, or aviation.

The museum exhibit captured the aviatoriality of early 20th-century pilots.

Synonyms

aviatorialnessaviation-mindednessaeronautical characterpilotlike quality

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/12/02 07:04