Meaning & Definition of word "Inflammatory"

Inflammatory

/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/

1. Tending to excite anger, hostility, or passion.
- Example: The politician's inflammatory remarks sparked protests across the city.
2. Causing or related to inflammation in the body.
- Example: The doctor prescribed medication to reduce his inflammatory symptoms.
3. Inciting strong emotional reactions.
- Example: The inflammatory article led to heated debates among the readers.

●From Latin 'inflammare' meaning 'to set on fire'.

inflammatory speech:

speech that incites anger or violence.

inflammatory remarks:

comments intended to provoke strong emotional responses.

inflammatory response:

the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness and swelling.

inflammation:

the body's response to injury or infection, leading to redness and swelling.

infectious:

relating to infection; capable of causing disease.

aggravate:

to make a situation or problem worse.

Meaning: hot-button issue

● Example Sentence: The topic of immigration is a hot-button issue that often leads to inflammatory discussions.

Meaning: flame bait

● Example Sentence: Posting that opinion was just flame bait, designed to spark an inflammatory debate.