World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariescombustible
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kombusˈtible
"La madera es un material combustible."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Capable of igniting and burning.
"Wood is a combustible material that can easily catch fire."
- 1
A substance that can catch fire and burn.
"The warehouse stored various combustibles, including paper and chemicals."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin combustibilis, from the verb comburere meaning to burn up (com- together + burere to burn). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, shifting from alchemical and medical terminology to industrial and everyday chemical usage.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Combustible"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Combustible" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
combustible
Transliteration: kɔ̃bys.tibl
"Le bois est un matériau combustible."
brennbar
Transliteration: ˈbʁɛnbaʁ
"Holz ist ein brennbares Material."
combustibile
Transliteration: komˈbustibile
"Il legno è un materiale combustibile."
combustible
Transliteration: kombusˈtible
"La madera es un material combustible."
combustível
Transliteration: kõbusˈtʃivɛl
"A madeira é um material combustível."
जलने योग्य
Transliteration: jalne yogya
"लकड़ी एक जलने योग्य सामग्री है।"
可燃的
Transliteration: kě rán de
"木材是一种可燃的材料。"
가연성
Transliteration: ga-yeon-seong
"나무는 가연성 물질입니다."
可燃性
Transliteration: kan'nensei
"木材は可燃性の材料です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Combustible"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.