ə̇nˈflaməˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri adjective
Etymology: Latin inflammat us + English -ory
1. : tending to inflame or excite the senses
2. : tending to excite anger, animosity, disorder, or tumult : seditious
inflammatory speech
3. : of, relating to, or marked by inflammation
an inflammatory response
an inflammatory process