Definition of the word eject

The word "eject" has its roots in the Latin word "ijectare," which means "to throw or cast out." This Latin verb is a combination of "iicere," meaning "to throw," and the prefix "ex-," which is a prefix indicating movement outwards or away from something. The word "eject" has been in the English language since the 14th century, initially meaning "to throw out or cast away." Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include concepts such as evicting or dislodging something, as well as physically removing or ousting a person or object. Today, the word "eject" is widely used in a variety of contexts, including science (ejecting an astronaut from a spacecraft), sports (ejecting a player from a game), and social situations (ejecting someone from a gathering or party).