Hot
/hɒt/noun
Having a high temperature; capable of burning or causing discomfort.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, fire and heat were often associated with divine presence, symbolizing transformation and purification.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱeh₂u-
“to burn or be hot.”
Old English
OE
hāt
“having a high temperature; heated.”
Middle English
ME
hotte
“warm; heated, used to describe both temperature and passion.”
Modern English
English
hot
“characterized by high temperature; also used metaphorically for intense feelings or situations.”