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incendiary

The correct spelling is incendiary.

How to pronounce incendiary

/ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/

Say it like: Ins-end-iar-ee

The correct spelling is incendiary. Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon. For example: "The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread."

Usage Examples

The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread.

Politics is an incendiary topic; it tends to cause fights to break out.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
  2. 2.One who maliciously sets fires.
  3. 3.One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.

adjective

  1. 1.Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
  2. 2.Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
  3. 3.Inflammatory, emotionally charged.

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