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- [flam-uh-buh l]
- /ˈflæm ə bəl/
- /ˈflæm.ə.bl̩/
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- [flam-uh-buh l]
- /ˈflæm ə bəl/
Definitions of flammable word
- adjective flammable easily set on fire; combustible; inflammable. 1
- noun flammable See inflammable. 1
- noun flammable Easily set on fire. 1
- adjective flammable that burns easily 1
- adjective flammable Flammable chemicals, gases, cloth, or other things catch fire and burn easily. 0
- adjective flammable liable to catch fire; readily combustible; inflammable 0
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Origin of flammable
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < Latin flammā(re) to set on fire + -ble
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Parts of speech for Flammable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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flammable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flammable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flammable
adj flammable
- incendiary — used or adapted for setting property on fire: incendiary bombs.
- combustible — A combustible material or gas catches fire and burns easily.
- inflammable — capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable.
- burnable — able to be burned
- ignitable — to set on fire; kindle.
adjective flammable
- igneous — Geology. produced under conditions involving intense heat, as rocks of volcanic origin or rocks crystallized from molten magma.
Antonyms for flammable
adj flammable
- fireproof — resistant to destruction by fire.
- incombustible — not combustible; incapable of being burned; fireproof.
- flameproof — resisting the effect of flames; not readily ignited or burned by flames.
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