igneous Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/
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Igneous as an Adjective
1
Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
The stone had an igneous appearance.
2
Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.
Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.
Igneous in a Sentence
The stone had an igneous appearance.
Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.
Word Forms & Grammar
igneous (not comparable)
Origin of Igneous
From Latin igneus (“fiery”). By surface analysis, Latin ign- + -eous.
Word Facts for Igneous
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire |
How Do You Say Igneous?
The standard pronunciation of igneous is /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɪɡ).