Definition

The state of being able to catch fire easily.

Example

The inflammability of certain materials makes them dangerous in a fire.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials have high inflammability?

Yeah, I heard about that in science class!

It's kind of scary how easily some things can catch fire.

Totally! We need to be careful around those materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inflammability → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "flammare" (meaning to flame or set on fire) combined with the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "inflammability" refers to the quality of being able to catch fire easily.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flammable' which means something can easily catch fire, and remember that 'inflammability' describes the quality of being able to ignite.

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