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Meaning of ejected
The primary meaning of the word "ejected" is to force or throw someone or something out of a place or position.
Etymology of ejected
The word "ejected" originates from the Latin words "ejectus," which is the past participle of "ejicere," meaning "to throw out."
This Latin term is a combination of "ex" (meaning "out" or "away") and "jacere" (meaning "to throw").
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of forcing or throwing someone or something out of a place or position.
Synonyms
expelled
thrown out
dismissed
ousted
removed
banished
excluded
rejected
cast out
forced out
kicked out
turned out
discharged
terminated
sacked
fired
let go
released
evicted
deported
exiled
repelled
rebuffed
spurned
rejected
repudiated
discarded
abandoned
jettisoned
ejected
extruded
expelled
disgorged
spewed
vomited
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "ejected" as having been forced or thrown out of a place or position, often in a sudden or violent manner.
- * It can also refer to the act of removing or expelling something, such as a fluid or an object, from a container or a system.
Usage Examples
- The passenger was ejected from the plane after causing a disturbance.
- * The company ejected the employee for violating company policies.
- * The volcano ejected a large amount of ash and lava during the eruption.