Definitions
- Describing a situation that is likely to cause a large and destructive fire. - Referring to something that is capable of causing a widespread and intense fire. - Talking about a condition or environment that is highly combustible and prone to fires.
- Referring to a situation or statement that is likely to provoke anger, hostility, or violence. - Describing a condition or disease that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the body. - Talking about a substance or chemical that causes inflammation in the body.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a potentially harmful or dangerous situation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical situations.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and suggest something undesirable.
- 4Both words end in -atory.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Conflagratory refers specifically to a situation that is likely to cause a fire, while inflammatory refers to a situation or substance that causes inflammation in the body or provokes anger or hostility.
- 2Usage: Conflagratory is less common and more technical than inflammatory, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Conflagratory has a more literal and objective connotation, while inflammatory has a more figurative and subjective connotation.
Remember this!
Conflagratory and inflammatory are two words that describe potentially harmful situations. However, conflagratory specifically refers to a situation that is likely to cause a fire, while inflammatory refers to a situation or substance that causes inflammation in the body or provokes anger or hostility. Conflagratory is less common and more technical, while inflammatory is more commonly used in everyday language.
