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Dictionary Entry: igneous

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

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
Spanishígneo/ˈiɡneo/
Frenchignée/iɲe/
Germanmagmatisch/maɡˈmaːtɪʃ/
Russianизвержённый/ɪz.vʲɪrˈʐon.nɨj/
Hindiआग्नेय/aːɡ.neː.jə/
Bengaliআগ্নেয়/aɡ.neː.jo/
Tamilதீ உருவாக்கிய/tiː uru.vaː.ki.ja/
Teluguఅగ్నిజ/aɡ.ni.d͡ʒa/
Marathiआगीचा/aː.ɡi.t͡ʃaː/
Gujaratiઆગથી બનેલું/aːɡ.tʰi bə.nɛ.lu/
Kannadaಅಗ್ನಿಯಿಂದ ನಿರ್ಮಿತ/aɡ.ni.yin.da nir.mi.ta/
Punjabiਅੱਗ ਨਾਲ ਬਣਿਆ/aɡ naːl bəɳ.jaː/
Malayalamഅഗ്നിജം/aɡ.ni.d͡ʒam/
Odiaଅଗ୍ନିଜ/ɔɡ.ni.d͡ʒɔ/
Urduآتش فشانی/ɑː.t̪ɪʃ fɪ.ʃɑː.niː/
Chinese火成的/huǒ chéng de/
Japanese火成の/ka.sei no/
Korean화성의/hwa.seong.ui/
Arabicناري/naː.riː/
Portugueseígneo/ˈiɡ.neu/
Italianigneo/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.

More Information

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.

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