Added 9 October 2026
ventilation
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun
In Latin: ventilatio Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ventilation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
- The mechanical system used to circulate and replace air.
- An exchange of views during a discussion.
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French ventilation, from Old French ventilacion, from Late Latin ventilatio, from Latin ventilo. Morphologically ventilate + -ion.
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