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Definition of inflammation

inflammation

/ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
in · flam · ma · tion
Plural:inflammations
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Adjective:inflammatory
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1

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an ointment to reduce the inflammation in her injured knee."

2

The provocation or intensification of strong emotions, anger, or political unrest.

Example

"The diplomat warned against the inflammation of nationalist sentiments during the border dispute."

3

The action of setting something on fire or the state of being ignited.

Example

"Proper ventilation in the storage room prevents the accidental inflammation of volatile fumes."

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inflamed
inflammability
inflammable
inflammation
inflammatory
inflatable
inflate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French inflammation, from Latin inflammatio ('a setting on fire'), derived from inflammare ('to set on fire'), from in- ('into') and flamma ('flame').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inflammation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inflammation
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