Definition of Inflammatory
Inflammatory
in·flam·ma·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to or causing swelling, pain, or irritation in some part of the body;
e.g. Many people have an inflammatory reaction when they encounter something to which they are allergic.
(adjective)
tending to make people feel angry or violent and cause disorder, typically describing writing or speech;
e.g. The politician's inflammatory remarks caused the people to protest.
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