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insignificantadjectiveOf little importance or influence or power; of minor status.advanced
A minor, insignificant bureaucrat.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insincereadjectiveLacking sincerity.intermediate
A charming but thoroughly insincere woman.
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insinuationnounThe act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments.advanced
She refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insipidadjectiveLacking interest or significance or impact.intermediate
An insipid personality.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insistencenounThe act of insisting on something.intermediate
Insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insistentadjectiveRepetitive and persistent.intermediate
The bluejay's insistent cry.
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insofaradverbTo the degree or extent that.intermediate
Insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man.
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insolentadjectiveUnrestrained by convention or propriety.advanced
The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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insolubleadjectiveWithout hope of solution.advanced
An insoluble problem.
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insolventadjectiveUnable to meet or discharge financial obligations.intermediate
An insolvent person.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insomniacadjectiveExperiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness.advanced
Insomniac old people.
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insouciantadjective★ National bee winning word · 1951Marked by blithe unconcern.advanced
An elegantly insouciant manner.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
National bee winning word · 1951 · Source ↗
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inspectverbLook over carefully.beginner
Please inspect your father's will carefully.
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inspectionnounA formal or official examination.advanced
We had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator.
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inspireverbDraw in (air).intermediate
The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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installverbSet up for use.beginner
Install the washer and dryer.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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installationnounThe act of installing something (as equipment).intermediate
The telephone installation took only a few minutes.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Frankish, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instancenounAn occurrence of something.beginner
Another instance occurred yesterday.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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instantadjectiveOccurring with no delay.intermediate
Instant gratification.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instantaneousadjectiveOccurring with no delay.advanced
Relief was instantaneous.
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insteadadverbIn place of, or as an alternative to.intermediate
Felix became a herpetologist instead.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instigatornounSomeone who deliberately foments trouble.advanced
She was the instigator of their quarrel.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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instillverbEnter drop by drop.intermediate
Instill medication into my eye.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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instinctnounInborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.intermediate
The spawning instinct in salmon.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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instinctivelyadverbAs a matter of instinct.advanced
He instinctively grabbed the knife.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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instituteverbAdvance or set forth in court.intermediate
Institute proceedings.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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institutionnounA custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society.advanced
The institution of marriage.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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institutionaladjectiveRelating to or constituting or involving an institution.intermediate
Institutional policy.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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institutionalizedadjectiveOfficially placed in or committed to a specialized institution.advanced
Had hopes of rehabilitating the institutionalized juvenile delinquents.
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instructionnounThe activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill.intermediate
Our instruction was carefully programmed.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instructionaladjectiveOf or relating to or used in instruction.advanced
Instructional aids.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instrumentnounThe means whereby some act is accomplished.intermediate
My greed was the instrument of my destruction.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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instrumentaladjectiveRelating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments.intermediate
An instrumental ensemble.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insubordinateadjectiveNot submissive to authority.advanced
Insubordinate boys.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insubstantialadjectiveLacking material form or substance; unreal.advanced
As insubstantial as a dream.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insufferableadjectiveUsed of persons or their behavior.advanced
Insufferable insolence.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insufficientadjectiveOf a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement.intermediate
Insufficient funds.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insufficientlyadverbTo an insufficient degree.advanced
He was insufficiently prepared.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insularadjectiveNarrowly restricted in outlook or scope.intermediate
Insular attitudes toward foreigners.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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insulationnounThe state of being isolated or detached.advanced
The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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insuredadjectiveCovered by insurance.intermediate
All members of the film cast and crew are insured.
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insurmountableadjectiveNot capable of being surmounted or overcome.advanced
Insurmountable disadvantages.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Old Northern French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intactadjectiveConstituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged.intermediate
Fought to keep the union intact.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intangibleadjectiveLacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen.advanced
That intangible thing--the soul.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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integernounAny of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero.intermediate
An integer is a number that is not a fraction.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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integraladjectiveConstituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged.advanced
A local motion keepeth bodies integral.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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integrateverbBecome one; become integrated.advanced
The students at this school integrate immediately, despite their different backgrounds.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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integratedadjectiveNot segregated; designated as available to all races or groups.advanced
Integrated schools.
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integritynounAn undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting.intermediate
The integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intellectnounKnowledge and intellectual ability.intermediate
He has a keen intellect.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intellectualadjectiveOf or associated with or requiring the use of the mind.intermediate
Intellectual problems.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old French.
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intellectuallyadverbIn an intellectual manner.advanced
Intellectually influenced.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old French.
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intelligentadjectiveHaving the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree.intermediate
An intelligent question.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intemperateadjective(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes.advanced
An intemperate climate.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intendedadjectiveResulting from one's intentions.intermediate
An intended insult.
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intenseadjectivePossessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree.beginner
Enemy fire was intense.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intenselyadverbIn an intense manner.intermediate
He worked intensely.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intensifiedadjectiveMade more intense.advanced
The intensified scrutiny of the candidate's background.
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intensitynounThe amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation).intermediate
He adjusted the intensity of the sound.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intensiveadjectiveCharacterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form.advanced
Research-intensive.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intensivelyadverbIn an intensive manner.advanced
He studied the snake intensively.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intentadjectiveGiving or marked by complete attention to.intermediate
So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intentionnounAn act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out.advanced
My intention changed once I saw her.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intentionaladjectiveCharacterized by conscious design or purpose.intermediate
Intentional damage.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intentionallyadverbWith intention; in an intentional manner.advanced
He used that word intentionally.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intentlyadverbWith strained or eager attention.intermediate
Stood watching intently.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interactverbAct together or towards others or with others.intermediate
He should interact more with his colleagues.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interceptverbSeize on its way.intermediate
The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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interchangenounReciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries).advanced
He earns his living from the interchange of currency.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Old French.
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intercollegiateadjectiveUsed of competition between colleges or universities.advanced
Intercollegiate basketball.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intercontinentaladjectiveExtending or taking place between or among continents.advanced
Intercontinental flights.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interdisciplinaryadjectiveDrawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study.advanced
Interdisciplinary studies.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interestnounA sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something.beginner
An interest in music.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interestedadjectiveHaving or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern.intermediate
Interested in sports.
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interestinglyadverbIn an interesting manner.advanced
When he ceases to be just interestingly neurotic and...gets locked up.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interfacenounThe overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other.intermediate
The interface between chemistry and biology.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interfaithadjectiveInvolving persons of different religious faiths.advanced
Interfaith good will.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interferencenoun(American football) blocking a player's path with your body.advanced
He ran interference for the quarterback.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interimadjectiveServing during an intermediate interval of time.intermediate
An interim agreement.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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interioradjectiveSituated within or suitable for inside a building.advanced
Interior decoration.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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interlocknounA device that prevents an automotive engine from starting.advanced
Car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intermediateadjectiveLying between two extremes in time or space or state.intermediate
An intermediate range plane.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interminableadjectiveTiresomely long; seemingly without end.intermediate
An interminable sermon.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Late Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intermingleverbCombine into one.advanced
We don't intermingle much.
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intermittentadjectiveStopping and starting at irregular intervals.intermediate
Intermittent rain showers.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intermolecularadjectiveExisting or acting between molecules.advanced
Intermolecular forces.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, New Latin, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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internaladjectiveHappening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface.beginner
Internal party maneuvering.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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internalizeverbIncorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal.intermediate
Internalize a belief.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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internallyadverbOn or from the inside.advanced
An internally controlled environment.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: French, Hindi, Latin, Middle English, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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internationaladjectiveConcerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations.intermediate
International waters.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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internationallyadverbThroughout the world.advanced
She is internationally known.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Hindi, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interpersonaladjectiveOccurring among or involving several people.advanced
Interpersonal situations in which speech occurs.
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interpretverbMake sense of; assign a meaning to.beginner
How do you interpret his behavior?
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interpretationnounAn explanation that results from interpreting something.advanced
The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interpreternounSomeone who uses art to represent something.advanced
His paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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interpretingnounAn explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.advanced
He annoyed us with his interpreting of parables.
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interruptverbMake a break in.beginner
We interrupt the program for the following messages.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin.
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interruptionnounSome abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity.advanced
The telephone is an annoying interruption.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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intersectionnounThe set of elements common to two or more sets.advanced
The set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things.
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interstateadjectiveInvolving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States.advanced
Interstate highways.
ORIGIN SUMMARYSource-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.
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