combustible
Translation
combustible, flammable
Examples
Gasoline is a highly combustible substance.
Petrol is a highly combustible substance.
He has a combustible temper.
He has a combustible temper.
Grammar Patterns
a combustible ((noun)) a ((noun)) that can burn easily Petrol is a highly combustible substance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flammable, inflammable; Antonyms: non-combustible, fireproof
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'burere' (to burn), meaning to burn up completely.
Memory Tips
Think of something that can 'combust' or burst into flames. The '-ible' suffix means 'able to be'.