incendiary

Meanings

• noun

  A device or substance designed to ignite easily and burn fiercely.

• adjective

  Relating to or causing a fire, especially deliberately.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈsɛn.di.əɹ.i/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6269745"

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Synonyms

agitator , arsonist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incendiary
pendular , mendacious , vocabulary

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Variants

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incendiary , incendiaries

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incendiare', meaning 'to set on fire'.

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Trivia

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1. Incendiary bombs were used extensively during World War II.

2. The term 'incendiary' can also refer to a person or a statement that is likely to provoke strong emotions or violent reactions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explosive: An explosive is a chemical substance that causes a sudden release of gas, producing an increase in pressure that can cause destruction. Incendiaries are a type of explosive that are designed to ignite a fire.

2. Pyrotechnics: Pyrotechnics is the study and application of explosives for artistic or celebratory purposes. Incendiaries are a common component of pyrotechnic displays.

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Quotes

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1. In the mid-Eighties, heavy-metal music was the "incendiary" genre being demonized …

   - Alan Light,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},18 Feb. 1993

2. While visual effects experts work with images, mechanical effects experts work with machinery, tools, "incendiary" devices, and other equipment to manipulate physical events during live-action filming.

   - Patricia D. Netzley,{it}Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects{/it},2000

3. The only caveat … is to know one's own sensitivity to chili pepper heat. If a small or moderate dose of capsicum (the "incendiary" chemical component in chilies) makes you dash for a glass of ice water, this menu is not going to be fun for you.

   - Harvey Steiman,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 Mar. 1991

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Culture

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Incendiaries have been used throughout history for various purposes, including military warfare and acts of arson. They have been a subject of fascination in literature and art, particularly in the context of rebellion and revolution.

How to Memorize "incendiary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a matchstick or a firecracker to remember the meaning of incendiary.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incendiary' with the image of a burning fire or a firework.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Incendiary Is Ignitable And Readily Burns' to remember the meaning of the word.

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