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Igniting: meaning, definitions and examples

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igniting

 

[ ษชษกหˆnaษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

starting a fire

Igniting refers to the act of setting something on fire or causing it to start burning. This can be done through various means, such as applying heat or a spark to flammable material.

Synonyms

kindling, lighting, setting ablaze

Examples of usage

  • The campers were igniting the wood to start a fire.
  • The engine igniting produces the power needed for movement.
  • She was igniting the candle with a match.
  • The fireworks were igniting in the sky, creating a spectacular show.

Translations

Translations of the word "igniting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acendendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค— เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entzรผnden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyalakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapalenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚น็ซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allumage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ํ™”ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุดุนุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapalovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zapaฤพovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚น็‡ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priลพiganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveikja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yandฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encender

Etymology

The word 'ignite' originates from the Latin word 'ignit-', a stem of 'ignis', which means 'fire'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, referring specifically to the process of catching fire. Over time, the usage expanded to include metaphorical meanings, such as igniting an idea or passion. The term has thus evolved from its purely physical origins related to fire to encompass more abstract notions of initiation and inspiration. In the context of chemistry, 'igniting' also pertains to the initiation of a reaction that produces flame or heat, demonstrating the term's versatile applicability across different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,164, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.