1. the state of having wings or winglike appendages
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The alation of certain insects occurs during their reproductive phase.
• Termite alation typically happens after rain when conditions are favorable for flight.
• The biologist studied the alation patterns in various ant species.
• Alation allows these insects to disperse and establish new colonies.
• The timing of alation is crucial for the insect’s life cycle.