adj
igneous
Igneous (adj) means pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
adj
1
Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
2
Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.
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Etymology
From Latin igneus (“fiery”). By surface analysis, Latin ign- + -eous.
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What is the meaning of igneous?
"igneous" (adj) means pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
What are the different meanings of igneous?
"igneous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; 2. Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.