flammable
Translation
flammable, inflammable
Examples
Petrol is highly flammable.
Gasoline is highly flammable.
Keep flammable materials away from fire.
Keep flammable materials away from fire.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) easily set on fire. Gasoline is highly flammable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: combustible, ignitable; Antonyms: non-flammable, fireproof
Etymology
From Latin 'flammare' (to burn), related to 'flame'.
Memory Tips
'Flammable' and 'inflammable' mean the same thing. Think of the 'in-' prefix as intensifying the flame, not negating it.