Igneous rocks are one of the three main rock types, alongside sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They form when molten rock cools and solidifies, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks. Common igneous rocks include granite, basalt, and pumice. Understanding igneous processes helps geologists trace Earth's geological history and predict volcanic activity.
No exact match translations found for 'Igneous' in nepali.
Word 'Igneous' in Other Languages
- Igneous in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Igneous in Bengali বাংলা
- Igneous in Bodo बड़ो
- Igneous in Dogri डोगरी
- Igneous in English
- Igneous in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Igneous in Hindi हिन्दी
- Igneous in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Igneous in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Igneous in Konkani कोंकणी
- Igneous in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Igneous in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Igneous in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Igneous in Marathi मराठी
- Igneous in Nepali नेपाली
- Igneous in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Igneous in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Igneous in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Igneous in Santali
- Igneous in Sindhi سنڌي
- Igneous in Tamil தமிழ்
- Igneous in Telugu తెలుగు
- Igneous in Urdu اُردُو
igneous
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/
Definitions
- 1. Relating to or involving volcanic or magmatic activity.
- 2. Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Usage Examples
- "The mountain was primarily composed of igneous rock."
- "Geologists study igneous formations to understand Earth's interior."
Etymology
From Latin *igneus* ("fiery"), from *ignis* ("fire"). First used in English in the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Volcanic
- Magmatic
Antonyms
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ígneo | /ˈiɡneo/ |
| French | ignée | /iɲe/ |
| German | magmatisch | /maɡˈmaːtɪʃ/ |
| Russian | извержённый | /ɪz.vʲɪrˈʐon.nɨj/ |
| Hindi | आग्नेय | /aːɡ.neː.jə/ |
| Bengali | আগ্নেয় | /aɡ.neː.jo/ |
| Tamil | தீ உருவாக்கிய | /tiː uru.vaː.ki.ja/ |
| Telugu | అగ్నిజ | /aɡ.ni.d͡ʒa/ |
| Marathi | आगीचा | /aː.ɡi.t͡ʃaː/ |
| Gujarati | આગથી બનેલું | /aːɡ.tʰi bə.nɛ.lu/ |
| Kannada | ಅಗ್ನಿಯಿಂದ ನಿರ್ಮಿತ | /aɡ.ni.yin.da nir.mi.ta/ |
| Punjabi | ਅੱਗ ਨਾਲ ਬਣਿਆ | /aɡ naːl bəɳ.jaː/ |
| Malayalam | അഗ്നിജം | /aɡ.ni.d͡ʒam/ |
| Odia | ଅଗ୍ନିଜ | /ɔɡ.ni.d͡ʒɔ/ |
| Urdu | آتش فشانی | /ɑː.t̪ɪʃ fɪ.ʃɑː.niː/ |
| Chinese | 火成的 | /huǒ chéng de/ |
| Japanese | 火成の | /ka.sei no/ |
| Korean | 화성의 | /hwa.seong.ui/ |
| Arabic | ناري | /naː.riː/ |
| Portuguese | ígneo | /ˈiɡ.neu/ |
| Italian | igneo | /ˈiɲ.ɲe.o/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- US: /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/
- UK: /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/
Historical Usage
First appearing in 17th-century geological texts, "igneous" has long been central in classifying rock types originating from molten Earth materials.
Cultural Nuances
The term is closely tied to Earth sciences and geology education. It evokes a sense of primordial Earth and volcanic origins, with little everyday use outside academia.