flammable

== English == === Etymology === Back-formation from inflammable, which is used to avoid confusion with non-flammable, as the prefix in- is often used to mean "un-; non-", although it was originally meant in a sense closely related to en-. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈflæməbəl/ === Adjective === flammable (comparative more flammable, superlative most flammable) Capable of burning. Synonyms: inflammable (in one of its contranymic senses); combustible Antonyms: inflammable (in one of its contranymic senses); non-flammable, nonflammable, noninflammable, unflammable, uninflammable; fireproof, incombustible flammable liquid Easily set on fire. Synonym: inflammable (in one of its contranymic senses) Hypernyms: combustible; dangerous, hazardous Antonyms: inflammable (in one of its contranymic senses); non-flammable, nonflammable, noninflammable, unflammable, uninflammable; fireproof, incombustible Coordinate term: volatile Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion. (figurative) Very likely to cause fighting or controversy; extremely contentious. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === flammable (plural flammables) Any flammable substance.