aviation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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From French aviation < Latin avis (bird) < Proto-Indo-European *awi- (bird).

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aviation

1. The art or science of flying.

from aves (Latin) meaning birds

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• aviation accident
• aviation incident

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[edit] Etymology

Coined by G. de la Landelle. (from verb avier, from Latin avis "bird" + -ation)

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aviation

1. aviation