[ ɪn'sɛndɪəri ]
■ adjective
1》 (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
2》 tending to stir up conflict or excitement.
■ noun ( plural incendiaries ) an ~ bomb or device.
Derivatives
incendiarism noun
Origin
ME: from L. incendiarius , from incendium 'conflagration', from incendere 'set fire to'.