Ignite etymology

English

English word ignite comes from Latin ignis (Fire.)

Etymology of ignite

Detailed word origin of ignite

Dictionary entry Language Definition
ignis Latin (lat) Fire.
ignio Latin (lat) I ignite, set on fire.
ignitus Latin (lat)
ignite English (en) (chemistry, transitive) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.. (intransitive) to commence burning.. (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something). (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger.