English dictionary
incendiary
adjectivePronunciation
ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
adjective
- arousing to action or rebellion
adjective
- involving deliberate burning of property
noun
- a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
noun
- a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
Example sentences
an incendiary agent
incendiary bombs
an incendiary fire