Definition

The act of deliberately setting fire to property or causing fires, often for malicious purposes.

Example

The authorities arrested him for incendiarism after he was caught setting fire to the abandoned building.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent cases of incendiarism in the city?

Yeah, it's really concerning how some people just set fires for no reason.

I can’t believe someone would engage in such dangerous behavior for fun.

It’s definitely unsettling; we need to raise awareness about the risks of incendiarism.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incendiarism → It is formed from "incendere" (meaning to set on fire) and the suffix "-ism" (indicating a practice or condition). The word refers to the practice or condition of deliberately setting fires, especially in a malicious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'setting on fire' ('incendere') as the core idea, and remember that 'incendiarism' refers to the act of deliberately causing fires.

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