ignis

Ignis is the Latin word for fire. In classical Latin, ignis is a masculine noun used to denote flame, heat, and combustion in a wide range of contexts. The term has influenced many English words and scientific terms that retain the fire-related sense of the root.

The Latin origin of the word appears in various English derivatives. Words such as ignite, ignition, and igneous all trace back to the same root associated with fire. The adjective igneous, meaning fiery or formed from cooled lava or magma, describes rocks created by fire. A related term, ignis fatuus or will-o’-the-wisp, refers to the folklore phenomenon of ghostly lights seen over marshes.

In cultural and contemporary usage, ignis appears as a proper name and symbolic reference. A notable example is Ignis Scientia, a principal character in the video game Final Fantasy XV, where the name is used to evoke fire, prudence, and discipline. Beyond fiction, the root is sometimes employed in brand names, fictional universes, or poetic contexts to suggest heat, energy, or dynamism.

Summary: ignis is the classical Latin noun for fire, giving rise to a family of English terms related to ignition and fiery phenomena. It also survives in modern culture as a proper name or symbolic element linked to fire. See also ignis fatuus, igneous, ignition, and ignite for related concepts.