Definitions for Igneous
ˈɪg ni əsig·neous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. igneous, pyrogenic, pyrogenousadjective

   produced under conditions involving intense heat

   "igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma"; "igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone"; "pyrogenic strata"

2. igneous, eruptiveadjective

   produced by the action of fire or intense heat

   "rocks formed by igneous agents"

3. fiery, igneousadjective

   like or suggestive of fire

   "a fiery desert wind"; "an igneous desert atmosphere"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. igneousadjective

   Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance

2. igneousadjective

   Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks

3. Etymology: igneus, from ignis fire; allied to Sanskrit agni, Lithuanian ugnis, Old Slavic ogne

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Igneousadjective

   Firy; containing fire; emitting fire; having the nature of fire.

   Etymology: igneus, Latin.

   That the fire burns by heat, leaves us still ignorant of the immediate way of igneous solutions. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps. c. 20.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. igneous

   Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire), or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. The magma can be derived from partial melts of existing rocks in either a planet's mantle or crust. Typically, the melting is caused by one or more of three processes: an increase in temperature, a decrease in pressure, or a change in composition. Solidification into rock occurs either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks. Igneous rock may form with crystallization to form granular, crystalline rocks, or without crystallization to form natural glasses. Igneous rocks occur in a wide range of geological settings: shields, platforms, orogens, basins, large igneous provinces, extended crust and oceanic crust.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. igneous

   Igneous is a term related to geology and refers to a type of rock that is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. The word comes from the Latin term "ignis" which means "fire". It denotes volcanic origin and there are two types of igneous rocks: intrusive rocks (granite) and extrusive rocks (basalt). Intrusive igneous rocks are formed from magma that cools and solidifies within the crust of the planet, while extrusive igneous rocks are formed by lava that cools and solidifies on the planet's surface.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Igneousadjective

   pertaining to, having the nature of, fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance

2. Igneousadjective

   resulting from, or produced by, the action of fire; as, lavas and basalt are igneous rocks

3. Etymology: [L. igneus, fr. ignis fire; allied to Skr. agni, Lith. ugnis, OSlav. ogne.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Igneous

   ig′ne-us, adj. pertaining to, consisting of, or like fire: (geol.) produced by the action of fire.—adjs. Ignesc′ent, emitting sparks of fire; Ignif′erous, bearing fire; Ignig′enous, engendered in fire.—Igneous rocks, those which have been erupted from the heated interior of the earth—hence also termed Eruptive rocks. [L. igneus—ignis, fire.]

How to pronounce Igneous?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Igneous in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Igneous in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Igneous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Igneous in a Sentence

1. Ken Farley:

   The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks -- formed from crystallization of magma -- discovered on the crater floor, this juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Igneous
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Igneous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Igneous
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igneous
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Igneous
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Igneous