Igneous
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Formed or produced by the solidification of magma under conditions of intense heat, used especially of rock.
“Basalt and granite are both examples of igneous rock formed from cooled magma.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/
Syllables
ig·ne·ous
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