fire in Latin
fire in Latin is ignis, focus, flamma — fire means the chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
fire in Latin
ignis
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
focus
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
flamma
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
incendium
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
ignis
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
ignis
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
focus
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
focus
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
ignis
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
ignis
What does "fire" mean?
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noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
"They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
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noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
"The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
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verb To shoot a weapon.
"The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
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verb To dismiss someone from their job.
"The manager fired two employees for repeated lateness."
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fire in a sentence
- They gathered around the fire to keep warm.
- A fire broke out in the warehouse overnight.
- The soldiers took cover under enemy fire.
- The officer fired a warning shot into the air.
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What is "fire" in Latin?
"fire" in Latin is ignis, focus, flamma. fire means: The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
How do you use "fire" in a sentence?
Example: "They gathered around the fire to keep warm." In Latin, "fire" is ignis, focus, flamma.
Are there other ways to say "fire" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "fire": ignis, focus, flamma, incendium.
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