Where does “inflammable” come from?
Inflammable derives from Middle French inflammable, from Medieval Latin inflammabilis, from Latin inflammo, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰel- meaning to shine or burn.
inflammable (English): Capable of burning; easily set on fire; Easily...
Definitions
- Capable of burning; easily set on fire; Easily...
Ancestry of “inflammable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | inflammable | — |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | inflammabilis | inflammable |
| 3 | Latin | īnflammāre | — |