Word Frequency
ignite (ɪɡˈnaɪt
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Definitions
verb
- to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn
- tr (chemistry) to heat strongly
- tr to stimulate or provoke ⇒
the case has ignited a nationwide debate
Derived Forms
igˈnitable, igˈnitible adjectiveigˌnitaˈbility, igˌnitiˈbility noun
Word Origin
C17: from Latin ignīre to set alight, from ignis fireSponsored Links
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