Ejected Meaning and Definition
Ejected
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈtɛktɪd/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A thing or person that is forced or thrown out of a place, position, or relationship, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Etymology
From Latin “ejectus,” past participle of “ejectare,” to cast out or eject.
Usage Notes
Ejected can be used in various contexts, such as describing a product being withdrawn from the market, a politician being removed from office, or a person being removed from a social gathering.
Cultural References
Ejected has appeared in popular culture, such as in the title of the 1993 film “Ejected” and in the lyrics of the song “Ejected from the Garden of Eden” by the band The Saints.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Thrown out of the loop
- Cast out
- Fired from one’s job
Related Words or Phrases
- Dismissed
- Removed
- Dismissal
Collocations
- Ejected from the office
- Ejected from the club
- Ejected from the team
Frequency of Use
Ejected is a relatively uncommon word, but it is gaining popularity in modern language due to its versatility and ability to convey a sense of sudden and unexpected removal.
Common Misspellings
- Ekted
- Ikeected
- Kajekted