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impartverbTransmit (knowledge or skills).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impart a new skill to the students.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impartialadjectiveShowing lack of favoritism.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The cold neutrality of an impartial judge.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impassenounA situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Reached an impasse on the negotiations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impassionedadjectiveCharacterized by intense emotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impassioned appeal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impassiveadjectiveHaving or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her impassive remoteness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impatientadjectiveRestless or short-tempered under delay or opposition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impatient of criticism.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impatientlyadverbWith impatience; in an impatient manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He answered her impatiently.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impeachverbChallenge the honesty or veracity of.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impeccableadjectiveWithout fault or error.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Speaks impeccable French.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impededadjectiveMade difficult or slow.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We blamed our impeded progress on lack of money.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impelledadjectiveUrged or forced to action through moral pressure.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Felt impelled to take a stand against the issue.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impendingadjectiveClose in time; about to occur.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His impending retirement.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperativeadjectiveRequiring attention or action.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Requests that grew more and more imperative.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperceptibleadjectiveImpossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An imperceptible nod.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperceptiblyadverbIn an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The power of the Secretary of State in London increased gradually but imperceptibly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperfectadjectiveNot perfect; defective or inadequate.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Drainage here is imperfect.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperfectlyadverbIn an imperfect or faulty way.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The lobe was imperfectly developed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperialadjectiveRelating to or associated with an empire.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The imperial gallon was standardized legally throughout the British Empire.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impermissibleadjectiveNot permitted.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impermissible behavior.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impersonaladjectiveNot relating to or responsive to individual persons.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impersonal remark.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imperviousadjectiveNot admitting of passage or capable of being affected.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A material impervious to water.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impetuousadjectiveMarked by violent force.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impetuous heaving waves.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impiousadjectiveLacking due respect or dutifulness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impious toward one's parents.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impishadjectiveNaughtily or annoyingly playful.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Teasing and worrying with impish laughter.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implacableadjectiveIncapable of being placated.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An implacable enemy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implantedadjective(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Implanted convictions.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

implausibleadjectiveHighly imaginative but unlikely.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An implausible explanation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implementverbApply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Implement a procedure.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implementationnounThe act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The agency was created for the implementation of the policy.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

implicatedadjectiveCulpably involved.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Named three officials implicated in the plot.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

implicationnounA meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The expectation was spread both by word and by implication.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implicitadjectiveImplied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The oak is implicit in the acorn.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

implicitlyadverbWithout ever expressing so clearly.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He implicitly assumes that you know the answer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

implosionnounA sudden inward collapse.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The implosion of a light bulb.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

importnounThe message that is intended or expressed or signified.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The import of his announcement was ambiguous.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

importancenounThe quality of being important and worthy of note.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The importance of a well-balanced diet.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

importantadjectiveOf great significance or value.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The important questions of the day.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

importantlyadverbIn an important way or to an important degree.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

More importantly, Weber held that the manifold meaning attached to the event by the social scientist could alter his definition of the concrete event itself.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imposeverbCompel to behave in a certain way.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Social relations impose courtesy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imposedadjectiveSet forth authoritatively as obligatory.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The imposed taxation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

imposingadjectiveImpressive in appearance.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An imposing residence.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impositionnounAn uncalled-for burden.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He listened but resented the imposition.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impossibleadjectiveNot capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impossible dream.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impossiblyadverbTo a degree impossible of achievement.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impossibly far from sources of supply.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impotentadjectiveLacking power or ability.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Felt impotent rage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impracticableadjectiveNot capable of being carried out or put into practice.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Refloating the sunken ship proved impracticable because of its fragility.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impracticaladjectiveNot practical; not workable or not given to practical matters.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impractical solution.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impregnableadjectiveImmune to attack; incapable of being tampered with.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impregnable fortress.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impregnationnounThe process of totally saturating something with a substance.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The impregnation of wood with preservative.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impressverbMark or stamp with or as if with pressure.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

To make a batik, you impress a design with wax.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impressionnounA vague idea in which some confidence is placed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His impression of her was favorable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impressionableadjectiveEasily impressed or influenced.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impressionable age.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impressionistadjectiveRelating to or characteristic of Impressionism.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Impressionist music.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

impressionisticadjectiveOf or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She had impressionistic memories of her childhood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impressiveadjectiveMaking a strong or vivid impression.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An impressive ceremony.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

imprintverbEstablish or impress firmly in the mind.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We imprint our ideas onto our children.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

improbableadjectiveNot likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An improbable event.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impromptunounAn extemporaneous speech or remark.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A witty impromptu must not sound premeditated.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

improperadjectiveNot suitable or right or appropriate.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Improper medication.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

improperlyadverbIn an improper way.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He checked whether the wound had healed improperly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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improvedadjectiveMade more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

New houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

improvementnounA condition superior to an earlier condition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The new school represents a great improvement.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Frankish, Latin, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

improvingadjectiveGetting higher or more vigorous.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An improving economy.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

improviseverbManage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

After the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

improvisedadjectiveDone or made using whatever is available.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Crossed the river on improvised bridges.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

imprudentadjectiveLacking wise self-restraint.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An imprudent remark.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impulsenounA sudden desire.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He bought it on an impulse.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

impulsiveadjectiveCharacterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

imputationnounThe attribution to a source or cause.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously.

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imputeverbAttribute or credit to.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

People impute great cleverness to cats.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inaccessibleadjectiveNot capable of being obtained.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A rare work, today almost inaccessible.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inactivationnounThe process of rendering inactive.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The gene inactivation system.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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inactiveadjective(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Desired amounts of inactive chlorine.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French.

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inadequacynounLack of an adequate quantity or number.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The inadequacy of unemployment benefits.

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inadequateadjectiveLacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Inadequate training.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inadequatelyadverbIn an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The temporary camps were inadequately equipped.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inadmissibleadjectiveNot deserving to be admitted.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Inadmissible evidence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inadvertentadjectiveHappening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

With an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inadvisableadjectiveNot prudent or wise; not recommended.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Running on the ice is inadvisable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inanimateadjectiveBelonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The word `car' is inanimate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inapplicableadjectiveNot capable of being applied.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rules inapplicable to day students.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inappropriateadjectiveNot suitable for a particular occasion etc.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Put inappropriate pressure on them.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inattentiveadjectiveShowing a lack of attention or care.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Inattentive students.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inaudibleadjectiveImpossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An inaudible conversation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inaudiblyadverbIn an inaudible manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She spoke inaudibly low.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

inauguraladjectiveServing to set in motion.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The magazine's inaugural issue.

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inaugurationnounThe act of starting a new operation or practice.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation.

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inauspiciousadjectivePresaging ill fortune.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My words with inauspicious thunderings shook heaven.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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inboardadjectiveLocated within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The inboard flaps on the wing.

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incandescentadjectiveEmitting light as a result of being heated.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An incandescent bulb.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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incapableadjective(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Incapable of doing the work.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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incarcerationnounThe state of being imprisoned.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His ignominious incarceration in the local jail.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

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incarnateadjectivePossessing or existing in bodily form.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An incarnate spirit.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ecclesiastical Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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incarnationnounA new personification of a familiar idea.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The incarnation of evil.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ecclesiastical Latin, Late Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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incendiaryadjectiveCapable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An incendiary agent.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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incensedadjectiveAngered at something unjust or wrong.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Incensed at the judges' unfairness.

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incessantadjectiveUninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city.

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inchoateadjectiveOnly partly in existence; imperfectly formed.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A vague inchoate idea.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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incidencenounThe striking of a light beam on a surface.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He measured the angle of incidence of the reflected light.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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incidentnounA public disturbance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The police investigated an incident at the bus station.

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