INFLAMMATION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of setting on fire or catching fire
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) inflammation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • arousal to violent emotion
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) inflammation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
    • he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
    Hypernyms(s) inflammation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Attribute(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a response of body tissues to injury or irritation
    • characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) inflammation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)