Where does “uninflammable” come from?
uninflammable (English) comes from English inflammable, from Middle French inflammable, from Medieval Latin inflammabilis, from Latin īnflammāre.
uninflammable (English): Not inflammable
Definitions
- Not inflammable
Ancestry of “uninflammable”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | inflammable | Capable of burning; easily set on fire; Easily... |
| 2 | Middle French | inflammable | — |
| 3 | Medieval Latin | inflammabilis | inflammable |
| 4 | Latin | īnflammāre | — |