Definition for IN-FLAM'MA-TO-RY

IN-FLAM'MA-TO-RY, a.

  1. Inflaming; tending to excite heat or inflammation; as, medicines of an inflammatory nature.
  2. Accompanied with preternatural heat and excitement of arterial action; as, an inflammatory fever or disease.
  3. Tending to excite anger, animosity, tumult or sedition; as, inflammatory libels, writings, speeches or publications.

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