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reigniting

ig·nite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-nahyt]
    • /ɪgˈnaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-nahyt]
    • /ɪgˈnaɪt/

Definitions of reigniting word

  • verb with object reigniting to set on fire; kindle. 1
  • verb with object reigniting Chemistry. to heat intensely; roast. 1
  • verb without object reigniting to take fire; begin to burn. 1

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Origin of reigniting

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin ignītus (past participle of ignīre to set on fire, ignite), equivalent to ign(is) fire + -ītus -ite2

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Parts of speech for Reigniting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reigniting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reigniting usage trend in Literature

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