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ignition

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/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ · ig-ni-tion

The act of igniting or setting something on fire; the process of starting a fire.

Meanings

nountechnical

The act of igniting or setting something on fire; the process of starting a fire.

کسی چیز کو جلانے یا آگ لگانے کا عمل؛ آگ شروع کرنے کا طریقہ۔

آتش گیری

aateesh geeri

Synonyms

kindlinglightingstartingشعلہآگچنگاری

Antonyms

extinctionquenchingdousingبجھاناختم کرناغائب کرنا

Common Collocations

  • ignition system
  • ignition key
  • engine ignition

Example Sentences

The ignition of the engine must be checked regularly.

انجن کی آتش گیری کو باقاعدگی سے چیک کرنا چاہیے۔

Injan ki aateesh geeri ko baqaidgi se check karna chahiye.

Make sure the ignition switch is in the 'on' position.

یقینی بنائیں کہ آتش گیری کا سوئچ 'آن' کی حالت میں ہے۔

Yaqini banayen ke aateesh geeri ka switch 'on' ki halaat mein hai.

The ignition process is crucial for a smooth start.

آتش گیری کا عمل ہموار آغاز کے لئے بہت اہم ہے۔

Aateesh geeri ka amal hamwaar aaghaz ke liye bohot ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

inception:Inception refers to the beginning of something, while ignition specifically relates to the act of starting a fire or engine.

Word Family

ignite
verbآتش زنی کرنا
igniting
verbآتش زنی
ignitable
adjectiveآتش گیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ignition' as 'I ignite a fire'.

Visualize a match being struck to light a candle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ignitio" — a kindling, lighting, or igniting

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Latin through Middle English, signifying the act of igniting something.