ignite

English

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  • (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
  • (intransitive) to commence burning.
  • (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

Etymology

Derived from Latin ignītus, ignis (fire) derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥gʷnis (fire).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁n̥gʷnis

Gloss

fire

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

火

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