Incandescence

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkændəsəns/

Definitions of incandescence

noun the state of being white or glowing with heat

Example Sentences

A1 The incandescence of the fire lit up the room.

A2 The incandescence of the light bulb brightened the dark hallway.

B1 The incandescence of the fireworks mesmerized the crowd.

B2 The incandescence of the stars in the night sky was breathtaking.

C1 The incandescence of the neon sign added a vibrant glow to the street.

C2 The incandescence of the lava flowing from the volcano was a spectacular sight.

Examples of incandescence in a Sentence

formal The incandescence of the chandelier illuminated the entire ballroom.

informal The incandescence from the fireworks lit up the night sky.

slang The incandescence of the bonfire was so mesmerizing.

figurative Her passion for the cause burned with an incandescence that inspired others to join her.

Grammatical Forms of incandescence

• past tense: incandesced
• plural: incandescences
• comparative: more incandescent
• superlative: most incandescent
• present tense: incandesces
• future tense: will incandesce
• perfect tense: has incandesced
• continuous tense: is incandescing
• singular: incandescence
• positive degree: incandescent
• infinitive: to incandesce
• gerund: incandescing
• participle: incandescing

Origin and Evolution of incandescence

First Known Use: 1667 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incandescence' originated from the Latin word 'incandescere', which means 'to become white or glow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the emission of light by a heated object, the word 'incandescence' has evolved to also represent a state of intense heat or passion.