incendiary
16 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,877
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
adjective
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnsˈɛndiːɛɹiː/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural incendiaries
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a bomb that is designed to start fires
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
arousing to action or rebellion
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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