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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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vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
Might be like famous and infamous
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@vetguy1991 Those two aren't exactly the same.
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
@BijouPleasurette well that's the English language for you