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They mean the same: easily set on fire.

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What is the opposite of inflammable?

Antonyms for inflammable (able to burn) are noncombustible, incombustible, or nonflammable (non-flammable).(*The words flammable and inflammable have the same general meaning of combustible.)


Flammable and inflammable?

An object that is flammable or inflammable is something that will easily catch fire. Although the words seem like they should have opposite meanings, they are actually synonyms.


Do the words flammable and inflammable have the same meaning?

Yes. The affix "in" in this case does not alter the meaning of the word.


What kind of words are flammable and inflammable synonyms or antonyms?

Antonyms. Antonyms = Opposites Synonyms = Same Meaning


Can you think of words that don't change meaning when you add an affix except Inflammable and Flammable?

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What are the main differences between inflammable and flammable?

There are actually no differences between the words "flammable" and "inflammable" as they both mean that the object or item can burn easily. Many often mistake the word "inflammable" to mean that an item cannot or is resistant to fire, however this is not the case and actually comes from the word "inflame".


What is the difference between flammable and inflammable?

Both words mean the same thing, i.e. that something can be set on fire.The reason for the confusion comes from people thinking that the prefix in- of inflammable is the Latin negative prefix in- (which is commonly used in English, e.g. indecent). In actual fact, in this case it is derived from the Latin preposition in. It's easier to think about it with the word inflame. If you can inflame something, it is inflammable (inflame-able).In most cases, it is better to just use flammable to avoid confusion and accidents.


What are some words meanings that don't change much when you add an affix?

Inflammable and flammable. They mean the same thing even though many people are mistaken because you would assume with the prefix in- ( which usually means not) they're antonyms. Hope this helps!


What is the base word to unraveled?

The base word is "ravel". Ravel/unravel is like flammable/inflammable: Two seemingly opposite words that mean the same thing.


What do you call words that are opposites?

Words that are opposite in meaning are known as antonyms.


What is the opposite of pincers?

There are no words that have a opposite meaning for 'pincers'.


Are synonyms words close in meaning or words that have opposite meanings?

Words close in meaning.