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?
36-40, F
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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
One is the act, inflammable. The other is a possibility, flammable.
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@DeWayfarer They are both adjectives. Your answer makes them sound like nouns.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@BijouPleasurette I have a flammable substance, which is currently not in a inflammable substance state.
Both adjectives!
Both adjectives!
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@DeWayfarer That's what I said.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@BijouPleasurette And in the first it's a possibility and the second would be an act.
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@DeWayfarer "Possibility" and "act" are both nouns.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@BijouPleasurette you need nouns to describe actions.