Definition

The quality or state of being able to catch fire easily.

Example

The inflammableness of the material made it dangerous to use near open flames.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials have a high level of inflammableness?

Really? I had no idea that was a specific term.

Yeah, it’s important to understand for safety reasons.

Absolutely! I’ll be more careful about what I use around fire.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inflammableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "flammare" (meaning to set on fire), and "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word refers to the state of being capable of being set on fire or easily ignited.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'flammare' which means to set on fire, and remember that 'inflammableness' describes the state of being easily ignited.

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