non-ignition
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/nɑn-ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
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/nɒn-ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
(ignition)
starting fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-ignition' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ignition' from Latin 'ignitio', where 'ignis' meant 'fire'.
Historical Evolution
'Ignitio' transformed into the French word 'ignition', and eventually became the modern English word 'ignition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ignition' meant 'the act of setting on fire', but 'non-ignition' evolved to mean 'the absence of ignition'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not igniting or failing to ignite.
The non-ignition of the engine was due to a faulty spark plug.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41