Why do the words "flammable" and "inflammable" mean the same thing?
Why doesn't the prefix "in" give it the opposite meaning like it does with other words?
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That's a great question! It caused me to stop and do a search. I guess this is as good an explanation as any https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/flammable-or-inflammable
