Etymology of the English word ignite
the English word
ignitederived from the Latin word
ignitus (containing fire)
derived from the Late Latin word
ignire (ignite; make red-hot)
derived from the Latin word
ignis (fire, brightness; passion)
Date
The earliest known usage of ignite in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
igniter,
ignited,
ignitingUsage
Word found in Modern English
