combustible
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Adj — Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
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Etymology
From Middle French combustible, built from combust plus the adjective suffix -ible.
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What does “combustible” mean?
The word “combustible” means capable of catching fire and burning easily. In plain terms, able to catch fire easily, or (figuratively) quick to flare up emotionally.
How do you pronounce “combustible”?
“Combustible” is pronounced kuhm-BUHS-tih-buhl (/kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “combustible” in a sentence?
Here is “combustible” used in a sentence: “Store combustible materials away from any open flame.”
What part of speech is “combustible”?
“Combustible” is an adjective.
Where does the word “combustible” come from?
The word “combustible” comes from Middle French. From Middle French combustible, built from combust plus the adjective suffix -ible.
How many meanings does “combustible” have?
“Combustible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: capable of catching fire and burning easily.