incendiary
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈsɛndiɛɹi
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Definition
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adjective
Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
technical
Of a damaging fire, intentionally caused rather than accidental.
figurative
Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
figurative
Inflammatory, emotionally charged.
noun
Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
A criminal who illegally sets fire to property
One who maliciously sets fires.
figurative
One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
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Sense: something capable of causing fire or particularly a weapon
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