Definition

The condition of having wings or being winged.

Example

The alation of the bird allowed it to soar gracefully through the sky.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of alation in animals?

Not really, what does it mean?

It's about the state of being winged, like birds or bats.

Oh, that's interesting! I never knew there was a specific word for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alation is derived from the Latin root "ala" (meaning wing) combined with the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). Thus, alation refers to the action or process of having wings or wing-like structures.

Memory Tip

Picture the action of having 'wings' ('ala') — that's what alation means, the process of being winged.

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