ejection
UK: ɪˈdʒɛkʃən | US: ɪˈdʒɛkʃən
n. the act of forcing or throwing something out violently
n. the process of being expelled or removed from a place or position
n. (aviation) the emergency escape of a pilot from an aircraft using an ejector seat
The word "ejection" derives from Latin eicere ("to throw out"), combining e- (meaning "out") and jacere ("to throw"). Over time, jacere evolved into the root ject- in English, seen in words like "project" (throw forward) and "reject" (throw back). The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, turning the verb "eject" into a noun describing the act or result of expulsion. This logical progression—from physical throwing to metaphorical removal—reflects the word's adaptability across contexts, from physics to aviation.
The malfunction caused the automatic ejection of the cartridge.
His ejection from the meeting shocked everyone present.
Fighter pilots train rigorously for emergency ejections.
The volcano’s eruption led to the ejection of ash miles into the sky.
The referee signaled the player’s ejection after the foul.