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inflammatory

adjective

Characterized or caused by inflammation

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
I
Ends with
Y
Contains
NF
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Characterized or caused by inflammation

    “An inflammatory process”

adjective

  1. Arousing to action or rebellion

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Example Sentences

An inflammatory process
An inflammatory response

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Synonyms

incendiaryincitiveinstigativeseditious

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