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- [in-sen-dee-er-ee]
- /ɪnˈsɛn diˌɛr i/
- /ɪnˈsen.di.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sen-dee-er-ee]
- /ɪnˈsɛn diˌɛr i/
Definitions of incendiary word
- adjective incendiary used or adapted for setting property on fire: incendiary bombs. 1
- adjective incendiary of or relating to the criminal setting on fire of property. 1
- adjective incendiary tending to arouse strife, sedition, etc.; inflammatory: incendiary speeches. 1
- adjective incendiary tending to inflame the senses: an incendiary extravaganza of music and dance. 1
- noun plural incendiary a person who deliberately sets fire to buildings or other property, as an arsonist. 1
- noun plural incendiary Military. a shell, bomb, or grenade containing napalm, thermite, or some other substance that burns with an intense heat. 1
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Origin of incendiary
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin incendiārius, equivalent to incendi(um) a fire (incend(ere) to kindle (in- in-2 + -cendere, transitive v. from base of candēre to shine, be hot; see candent, candid, candor) + -ium -ium) + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Incendiary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incendiary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
incendiary usage trend in Literature
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adj incendiary
- subversive — Also, subversionary [suh b-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] /səbˈvɜr ʒəˌnɛr i, -ʃə-/ (Show IPA). tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or a set of beliefs.
- inflammatory — tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc.: inflammatory speeches.
- treacherous — characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous.
- provocative — tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
noun incendiary
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
- insurgent — a person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority, especially a person who engages in armed resistance to a government or to the execution of its laws; rebel.
- arsonist — An arsonist is a person who deliberately sets fire to a building or vehicle.
- rabble-rouser — a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue.
- firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
adjective incendiary
- combustible — A combustible material or gas catches fire and burns easily.
- flammable — easily set on fire; combustible; inflammable.
- inflammable — capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- stirring — rousing, exciting, or thrilling: a stirring speech.
Antonyms for incendiary
adj incendiary
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- peacemaking — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.
adjective incendiary
- conciliatory — When you are conciliatory in your actions or behaviour, you show that you are willing to end a disagreement with someone.
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