/
ɪnˈsɛndɪəri/
adj.
- (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
- tending to stir up conflict or excitement.
n.
(pl. incendiaries)
an incendiary bomb or device.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from L. incendiarius, from incendium ‘conflagration’, from incendere ‘set fire to’.