iamb n. a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
iambic adj. (prosody) of or consisting of iambs; iambic pentameter@n. a verse line consisting of iambs
iambus n. a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
ibex n. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and North Africa having large recurved horns
ibidem adv. in the same place (used when citing a reference)
ibis n. wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
ibuprofen n. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic; Advil and Motrin and Nuprin are trademarks of brands of ibuprofen tablets
icaco n. small tropical American tree bearing edible plumlike fruit; plum-shaped whitish to almost black fruit used for preserves; tropical American
ice n. water frozen in the solid state; Americans like ice in their drinks; the frozen part of a body of water; (informal) diamonds; look at the ice on that dame!; a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes@v. decorate with frosting
iceberg n. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
iceboat n. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation; a sailing craft with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice
icebound adj. locked in by ice; icebound harbors
icebox n. a kitchen appliance in which food can be stored at low temperatures
icebreaker n. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
icecap n. a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)
iced adj. made agreeably cold (especially by ice); iced tea
icefall n. a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall
icehouse n. a building for storing ice
iceman n. someone who cuts and delivers ice; a professional killer
icepick n. a steel rod with a sharp point; used for breaking up blocks of ice
icetray n. a tray for making cubes of ice in a refrigerator
icewagon n. (formerly) a horse-drawn wagon that delivered ice door to door
ichneumon n. North African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs
ichor n. (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods; a fluid product of inflammation
ichorous adj. of or resembling or characterized by ichor or sanies; an ichorous discharge
ichthyolatry n. worship of fish
ichthyologist n. a zoologist who studies fishes
ichthyology n. the branch of zoology that studies fishes
ichthyosaur n. any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
ichthyosaurus n. ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
icicle n. a pendent spear of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water
icily adv. in a cold and icy manner; `Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,' Mr Brown commented icily
iciness n. coldness due to a cold environment
icing n. the formation of frost or ice on a surface; a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes; (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal
icky adj. (informal) very bad; soft and sticky
icon n. (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface; a visual representation of an object or scene or person produced on a surface
iconic adj. relating to or having the characteristics on an icon
iconoclasm n. the orientation of an iconoclast
iconoclast n. someone who tries to destroy traditional ideas or institutions
iconoclastic adj. characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
iconolatry n. the worship of sacred images
iconoscope n. an early form of television-camera tube for picture pickup
icosahedral adj. of or relating to an icosahedron
icosahedron n. any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
icterus n. yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
ictodosaur n. intermediate in form between the therapsids and most primitive true mammals
ictus n. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
icy adj. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; icy stare; extremely cold; icy hands; covered with or containing or consisting of ice; icy northern waters
id n. (psychoanalysis) primitive instincts and energies underlying all psychic activity
idea n. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; it was not a good idea; a personal view; he has an idea that we don't like him
ideal adj. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal@n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain; model of excellence or perfection of a kind
idealisation n. a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad; something that exists only as an idea; a portrayal of something as ideal
idealise v. consider as ideal; form ideals
idealism n. the doctrine that ideas are the only reality; impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are; elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
idealist n. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
idealistic adj. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas; represented in the abstract rather than as they really are; of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
idealization n. a portrayal of something as ideal; the idealization of rural life was very misleading; a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
idealize v. consider as ideal; form ideals
idealized adj. exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
ideally adv. in an ideal manner; ideally, this will remove all problems
ideate v. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; have the idea for
ideation n. the process of forming and relating ideas
ideational adj. being or of the nature of a notion or concept
idem pron. something previously mentioned
identical adj. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different; rows of identical houses; being the exact same one; not any other:; this is the identical room we stayed in before
identically adv. with complete identity; in an identical manner; he is fitted with an identically similar one
identicalness n. exact sameness
identifiable adj. possible to identify
identifiably adv. in an identifiable manner; they were identifiably different
identification n. the act of designating or identifying something; the attribution to yourself of the characteristics of others; his identification with his father shaped his entire life
identified adj. having the identity known or established; the identified bodies were released for burial
identify v. recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; wanted; give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
identifying adj. serving to distinguish or identify a species or group; we were asked to describe any identifying marks or distinguishing features
identity n. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity: you can lose your identity when you join the army; collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is recognizable or known
ideogram n. a graphic character used in ideography
ideograph n. a graphic character used in ideography
ideographic adj. of or relating to or consisting of ideograms
ideographically adv. in an idiographic manner; it's written ideographically
ideography n. the use of ideograms in writing
ideologic adj. concerned with or suggestive of ideas
ideological adj. concerned with or suggestive of ideas; an ideological argument
ideologically adv. with respect to ideology; ideologically, we do not see eye to eye
ideologist n. an advocate of some ideology
ideologue n. an advocate of some ideology
ideology n. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation; imaginary or visionary theorization
ides n. in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month
idesia n. deciduous round-headed Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries
idiocy n. extreme mental retardation
idiolatry n. worship of yourself
idiolect n. the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life
idiom n. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language; the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; the style of a particular artist or school or movement; an imaginative orchestral idiom
idiomatic adj. of or relating to or conforming to idiom; idiomatic English
idiomatical adj. of or relating to or conforming to idiom
idiomatically adv. in an idiomatic manner; he expressed himself idiomatically
idiosyncrasy n. an behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
idiosyncratic adj. peculiar to the individual; we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures
idiot n. a person of subnormal intelligence
idiotic adj. insanely irresponsible; an idiotic idea
idiotically adv. in an idiotic manner; what arouses the indignation of thehonest satirist is not the fact that people in positions of power or influence behave idiotically
idle v. run disconnected or idle; spent time in idleness@adj. not in action or at work; an idle laborer; without a basis in reason or fact; idle fears; not in active use; the machinery sat idle during the strike; silly or trivial; idle pleasure
idleness n. having no employment; the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work
idler n. person who does no work
idling n. having no employment
idly adv. in an idle manner; this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people
idocrase n. a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone
idol n. a material object that is worshipped as a god; someone who is adored blindly and excessively; an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
idolater n. a person who worships idols
idolatress n. a woman idolater
idolatrous adj. relating to or practicing idolatry; idolatrous worship; blindly or excessively devoted or adoring
idolatrously adv. in an idolatrous manner; the people idolatrously worshipped the Golden Calf
idolatry n. religious zeal; willingness to serve God; the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God
idolisation n. the act of admiring strongly; worshiping blindly and to excess
idolization n. the act of admiring strongly; worshiping blindly and to excess
idolize v. love unquestioningly and uncritically
idolized adj. regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); an idolized wife
idyl n. a simple descriptive or narrative composition; especially a poem about country life; a fit subject for an idyll; a romantic interlude -- idyllic adj.
idyll n. an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll; a musical composition that evokes rural life; a short descriptive poem of rural or pastoral life
idyllic adj. excellent and delightful in all respects; an idyllic spot for a picnic; suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene; his idyllic life in Tahiti
idyllically adv. in an idyllic manner
ie adv. that is to say; in other words
if conj. in the event that; if he stays, I leave; whether; ask if he left; even though; an interesting if untenable argument
iffy adj. (informal) subject to accident or chance or change; an iffy proposition
igloo n. an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome
iglu n. an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome
igneous adj. produced under conditions involving intense heat; like or suggestive of fire; an igneous desert atmosphere
ignescent adj. can emit sparks or burst into flame
ignitable adj. possible to burn
ignite v. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; great heat will ignite paper; start to burn; arouse or excite feelings and passions
ignited adj. set afire; the ignited paper
igniter n. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire; a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
ignitible adj. possible to burn
ignition n. the process of initiating combustion; the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine; the act of starting a fire
ignitor n. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire; a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
ignoble adj. completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose; something cowardly and ignoble in his attitude; not of the nobility; of ignoble (or ungentle) birth
ignobleness n. the quality of being ignoble
ignobly adv. mean-spiritedly; he behaved ignobly
ignominious adj. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; an ignominious retreat
ignominiously adv. in a dishonorably manner or to a dishonorable degree
ignominiousness n. unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor
ignominy n. a state of dishonor; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
ignoramus n. an ignorant person
ignorance n. the lack of knowledge or education
ignorant adj. lacking general education or knowledge; an ignorant man; ignorant of the fundamentals of a given art or branch of knowledge; ignorant of quantum mechanics; lacking basic knowledge; how can someone that age be so ignorant?
ignorantly adv. in ignorance; in an ignorant manner; they lived ignorantly in their own small world
ignorantness n. ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
ignore v. refuse to acknowledge; bar from attention or consideration; fail to notice; give little attention or respect to; be ignorant of or in the dark about
ignored adj. disregarded; her ignored advice
iguana n. large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central and South America
iguanid n. lizards of the New World and Madagascar and some Pacific islands; typically having a long tail and bright throat patch in males
iguanodon n. massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail; common in Europe and North Africa; early Cretaceous
ikon n. a visual representation of an object or scene or person produced on a surface; a conventional religious picture painted in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church
ilama n. tropical American tree grown in southern United States having a whitish pink-tinged fruit; whitish tropical fruit with a pinkish tinge related to custard apples; grown in the southern United States
ileum n. the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
iliac adj. (anatomy) of or relating to the ilium
ilium n. the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
ilk n. a kind of person; I don't like people of his ilk
ill adj. not in good physical or mental health; ill from the monotony of his suffering@adv. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner@n. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
illation n. the reasoning involved in making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
illative adj. relating to or having the nature of illation or inference; the illative faculty of the mind; resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference; an illative conclusion
illegal adj. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; an illegal chess move
illegality n. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
illegalize v. declare illegal
illegally adv. in an illegal manner; they dumped the waste illegally
illegibility n. writing (print or handwriting) that cannot be deciphered
illegible adj. (of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible; illegible handwriting
illegibly adv. in an illegible manner; this student writes illegibly
illegitimacy n. the status of being born to parents who were not married; unlawfulness by virtue of not being authorized by or in accordance with law
illegitimate n. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents@adj. contrary to or forbidden by law; an illegitimate seizure of power; of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
illegitimately adv. in an manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold; of biological parents not married to each other; this child was born illegitimately
illiberal adj. narrow-minded about cherished opinions
illiberality n. a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money
illiberally adv. in an narrow-minded manner; his illiberally biased way of thinking
illicit adj. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; an illicit association with his secretary; contrary to or forbidden by law; illicit trade
illicitly adv. in an manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; in an illegal manner
illicitness n. the quality of not conforming strictly to law
illimitable adj. without limits in extent or size or quantity
illiteracy n. ignorance resulting from not reading; an inability to read
illiterate adj. not able to read or write; ignorant of the fundamentals of a given art or branch of knowledge; musically illiterate@n. a person unable to read
illness n. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
illogic n. invalid or incorrect reasoning
illogical adj. lacking in correct logical relation; lacking orderly continuity
illogicality n. invalid or incorrect reasoning
illogically adv. in an illogical manner; she acted illogically under the pressure
illogicalness n. invalid or incorrect reasoning
illume v. make lighter or brighter
illuminance n. the luminous flux incident on a unit area
illuminant n. something that can serve as a source of light
illuminate v. make lighter or brighter; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; paint, as of medieval manuscripts
illuminated adj. provided with artificial light; illuminated advertising
illuminating adj. highly enlightening; making understandable or clarifying; an illuminating lecture; providing light; the sun's illuminating rays
illumination n. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; the degree of visibility of your environment; the luminous flux incident on a unit area; a painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
illumine v. make lighter or brighter
illusion n. an erroneous mental representation; something many people believe that is false; they have the illusion that I am very wealthy; deception by creating illusory ideas; an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
illusional adj. marked by or producing illusion
illusionary adj. marked by or producing illusion; illusionary stage effects
illusionist n. a person with unusual powers of foresight; someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
illusive adj. based on or having the nature of an illusion; illusive hopes of of finding a better job
illusory adj. based on or having the nature of an illusion
illustrate v. clarify by giving an example of; depict with an illustration; e.g., illustrate a book with drawings
illustrated adj. (of a publication) provided with illustrations; illustrated books for children
illustration n. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive; showing by example; a single item of information that is representative of a type
illustrative adj. clarifying by use of examples; serving to demonstrate
illustrator n. an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
illustrious adj. widely known and esteemed; an illustrious judge; having or conferring glory; an illustrious achievement; having or worthy of pride
illustriously adv. in an illustrious manner; Einstein, the illustriously famous physicist of the 20th century
ilmenite n. a weakly magnetic black mineral found in metamorphic and plutonic rocks; an iron titanium oxide in crystalline form; a source of titanium
image v. imagine; see in one's mind@n. an iconic mental representation; (Jungian psychology) a personal facade one presents to the world; a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty
imagery n. the ability to form mental images of things or events
imaginable adj. possible to conceive or imagine
imaginary adj. not based on fact; dubious; a small child's imaginary friends
imagination n. the power of imagination; popular imagination created a world of demons; the ability to form mental images of things or events; he could still hear her in his imagination; the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
imaginative adj. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action; an imaginative use of material
imaginatively adv. with imagination; the room was decorated very imaginatively
imaginativeness n. the power of imagination
imagine v. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; expect, believe, or suppose; I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
imagined adj. not based on fact; dubious; her imagined fame
imaging n. the ability to form mental images of things or events; (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
imagism n. a movement by American and English poets early in the 20th century in reaction to Victorian sentimentality; used common speech in free verse with clear concrete imagery
imago n. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood; an adult insect produced after metamorphosis
imam n. (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque
imaret n. a hostel for pilgrims in Turkey
imaum n. (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque
imbalance n. a state of disequilibrium; (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
imbalanced adj. being or thrown out of equilibrium
imbauba n. tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems
imbecile n. a person of subnormal intelligence@adj. having a mental age of three to seven years
imbecilic adj. having a mental age of three to seven years
imbecility n. retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot; a stupid mistake
imbed v. to fix or set securely or deeply
imbibe v. be able to take in, as of liquids; take into solution, as of gas, light, or heat; take in liquids; receive into the mind and retain
imbiber n. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
imbibing n. the act of consuming liquids
imbibition n. (chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel; the act of consuming liquids
imbricate adj. (botany) used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles
imbricated adj. (botany) used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles
imbrication n. covering with an overlapping design as with tiles or shingles
imbroglio n. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation; a very embarrassing misunderstanding
imbrue v. permeate or impregnate
imbue v. spread or diffuse through; fill, soak, or imbue totally; suffuse with color
imbued adj. (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated; imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
imidazole n. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor
imide n. any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO-
iminazole n. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor
imipramine n. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade name Imavate) used to treat clinical depression
imitable adj. capable or worthy of being imitated or copied
imitate v. produce a copy of; imitate in behavior or appearance
imitation adj. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; decorated with imitation palm leaves@n. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations; a copy that is presented as the original
imitative adj. marked by or given to imitation; acting is an imitative art; (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises; not genuine; imitating something superior
imitator n. someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another; someone who copies the words or behavior of another
immaculate adj. completely neat and clean; the apartment was immaculate; free from stain or blemish; without fault or error; timing and technique were immaculate
immaculately adv. in an immaculate manner; gone was the casually dressed Canadian she had thought a backwoodsman--this man was immaculately tailored
immaculateness n. the state of being spotlessly clean
immanence n. the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain
immanency n. the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain
immanent adj. (philosophy) of a mental act; occurring entirely within the mind
immaterial adj. of no importance or relevance especially to a law case; an objection that is immaterial after the fact; without material form or substance; not consisting of matter; immaterial apparitions
immateriality n. complete irrelevance requiring no further consideration; the quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
immaterialize v. render immaterial or incorporeal
immature adj. characteristic of a lack of maturity; immature behavior; lacking in development; immature plans; (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; not fully developed or mature
immaturely adv. in an immature manner; his teenage son still behaves very immaturely
immatureness n. not having reached maturity
immaturity n. not having reached maturity
immeasurable adj. impossible to measure; beyond calculation or measure; immeasurable wealth
immeasurably adv. to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement; the war left him immeasurably fearful of what man can do to man; without bounds
immediacy n. lack of an intervening or mediating agency: the immediacy of television coverage; immediate intuitive awareness; the quickness of action or occurrence; the immediacy of their response
immediate adj. very close or connected in space or time; immediate contact; having no intervening medium; an immediate influence; immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect; the immediate result
immediately adv. without delay; with no time intervening; he answered immediately; near or close by; he passed immediately behind her; bearing an immediate relation; this immediately concerns your future
immediateness n. the quickness of action or occurrence; lack of an intervening or mediating agency
immemorial adj. long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history; time immemorial
immense adj. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains
immensely adv. to an exceedingly great extent or degree; was immensely more important to the project as a scientist than as an administrator
immenseness n. unusual largeness in size or extent
immensity n. unusual largeness in size or extent
immensurable adj. impossible to measure
immerse v. Thrust or throw into; engross (oneself) fully; enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; cause to be immersed
immersion n. covering completely with water; a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged; the act of submerging something
immigrant n. a person who comes to country where they were not born in order to settle there
immigrate v. migrate to a new environment, of plants and animals; introduce or send as immigrants; come into a new country and change residency
immigration n. migration out of a place
imminence n. the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
imminency n. the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
imminent adj. close in time; about to occur; in imminent danger
imminently adv. in an imminent manner
immingle v. combine into one
immiscible adj. (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
immitigable adj. not capable of being mitigated
immix v. mix together different elements
immobile adj. not capable of movement or of being moved; securely fixed in place
immobilisation n. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
immobility n. remaining in place; the quality of not moving
immobilization n. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement:; the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team
immobilize v. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital; to hold fast or prevent from moving; make defenseless; convert (assets) into fixed capital; prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); cause to be immobile
immobilizing n. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement: immobilizing the injured knee was necessary
immoderate adj. not within reasonable limits; immoderate laughter
immoderately adv. in an immoderate manner; he eats immoderately; to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
immoderateness n. the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
immoderation n. the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
immodest adj. having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc; brash immodest boasting; offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
immodestly adv. in an immodest manner; the book was entitled, immodestly, `All about Wisdom'
immodesty n. the trait of being vain and conceited; the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals
immolate v. offer as a sacrifice by killing
immolation n. to kill as a sacrifice by fire; killing as a sacrificial act
immoral adj. violating principles of right and wrong; not adhering to ethical or moral principles; they considered colonialism immoral; morally unprincipled; immoral behavior; characterized by wickedness or immorality
immorality n. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; morally objectionable behavior
immorally adv. without regard for morality; he acted immorally when his own interests were at stake
immortal adj. not subject to death@n. a person (such as an author) of enduring fame; any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
immortality n. the quality or state of being immortal; perpetual life after death
immortalize v. be a memorial to a person or an event; make famous for ever
immortelle n. mostly widely cultivated species of everlasting flowers having usually purple flowers; southern Europe to Iran; naturalized elsewhere
immotile adj. (of spores or microorganisms) not capable of movement
immotility n. lacking an ability to move
immovability n. no capable of being moved or rearranged
immovable adj. not able or intended to be moved; the immovable hills
immovableness n. no capable of being moved or rearranged
immovably adv. so as to be incapable of moving; the mountains brooded immovably above the river
immoveable adj. not able or intended to be moved
immune n. a person who is immune to a particular infection@adj. relating to the condition of immunity; the immune system; secure against; immune from taxation as long as he resided in Bermuda
immunisation n. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunity n. the state of not being susceptible:; immunity to disease; the quality of being unaffected by something; immunity to criticism; an act exempting someone; he was granted immunity from prosecution
immunization n. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
immunize v. produce immunity in by inoculation
immunized adj. having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease
immunochemistry n. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
immunogen n. any substance that produces immunity when introduced into the body
immunoglobulin n. a class of globulins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response
immunologic adj. of or relating to immunology
immunological adj. of or relating to immunology
immunologist n. a specialist in immunology
immunology n. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
immunopathology n. the branch of immunology that deals with pathologies of the immune system
immure v. lock up in jail
immurement n. the state of being imprisoned; he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon
immutability n. the quality of being incapable of mutation
immutable adj. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature; the view of that time was that all species were immutable, created by God
immutableness n. the quality of being incapable of mutation
immutably adv. in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
imp n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous; one who is playfully mischievous
impact n. the striking of one body against another; a forceful consequence; the book had an important impact on my thinking; influencing strongly@v. press or wedge together; pack together
impacted adj. wedged or packed in together; an impacted tooth
impaction n. a condition in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally; a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
impair v. make worse or less effective; make imperfect
impaired adj. diminished in strength, quality, or utility; impaired eyesight; mentally or physically unfit
impairment n. the occurrence of a change for the worse; a symptom of reduced quality or strength; the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
impala n. African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps
impale v. pierce with a sharp stake or point; impale a shrimp on a skewer; kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
impalement n. the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture
impalpability n. the quality of being intangible
impalpable adj. incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch; imperceptible to the senses or the mind; an impalpable cloud; not perceptible to the touch; an impalpable pulse
impanel v. enter into a list of prospective jurors; select from a list, as of prospective jurors
imparipinnate adj. a leaf shape; pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex
impart v. tell, give knowledge; of a quality, as in; make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; make known; pass on, of information
impartation n. the transmission of information
impartial adj. showing lack of favoritism; the cold neutrality of an impartial judge; free from undue bias or preconceived opinions; the impartial eye of a scientist
impartiality n. an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
impartially adv. in an impartial manner; he smiled at them both impartially
imparting n. the transmission of information
impassable adj. impossible to pass
impasse n. a situation in which no progress can be made: reached an impasse on the negotiations; a street with only one way in or out
impassible adj. unfeeling, impassive; a hardened impassible criminal
impassioned adj. characterized by intense emotion; an impassioned appeal
impassive adj. having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited; her impassive remoteness; deliberately impassive in manner
impassively adv. in an impassive manner; he submitted impassively to his arrest
impassiveness n. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
impassivity n. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
impasto n. painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible
impatience n. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay; a restless desire for change and excitement; a dislike of anything that causes delay
impatient adj. restless or short of temper under delay or opposition; impatient with the slower students; (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness; impatient to begin
impatiently adv. in an impatient manner; he answered her impatiently
impeach v. challenge the honesty or credibility of; as of witnesses; charge with an offense or misdemeanor; charge with a crime or misdemeanor; bring an accusation against; level a charge against
impeachability n. the state of being liable to impeachment
impeachment n. a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
impearl v. to form into pearls; to form of or adorn with pearls
impeccable adj. without fault or error; speaks impeccable French; not capable of sin
impeccably adv. flawlessly; the film was impeccably authentic
impeccant adj. free from sin
impecunious adj. not having enough money to pay for necessities
impecuniousness n. a state of lacking money
impedance n. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
impede v. be a hindrance or obstacle to; block passage through
impeded adj. made difficult or slow; we blamed our impeded progress on lack of money
impediment n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress; anything that makes progress difficult
impedimenta n. anything that makes progress difficult; the baggage and equipment carried by an army
impeding adj. preventing movement
impel v. urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate; cause to move forward with force
impelled adj. urged or forced to action through moral pressure; felt impelled to take a stand against the issue
impellent adj. forcing forward or onward; impelling; an impellent power
impeller n. the blade of a rotor (as in the compressor of a jet engine)
impelling adj. markedly effective as if by emotional pressure; impelling skill as a teller of tales
impend v. be imminent or about to happen
impendence n. the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
impendency n. the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
impending adj. close in time; about to occur; his impending retirement
impenetrability n. resistance to penetration by a liquid; incomprehensibility by virtue of being too dense to understand
impenetrable adj. not admitting of penetration or passage into or through; an impenetrable fortress; permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; impenetrable gloom; impossible to understand; impenetrable jargon
impenitence n. the trait of refusing to repent
impenitency n. the trait of refusing to repent
impenitent adj. not penitent or remorseful; impervious to moral persuasion
impenitently adv. in an impenitent manner
imperative adj. requiring attention or action; as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative; (grammar) relating to verbs in the imperative mood@n. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
imperatively adv. in an imperative and commanding manner
imperativeness n. the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; urgently demanding attention
imperceptible adj. impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses; an imperceptible drop in temperature
imperceptibly adv. in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree; the power of the Secretary of State in London increased gradually but imperceptibly
imperceptive adj. not perceptive
impercipient adj. unperceptive
imperfect adj. not perfect; defective or inadequate; had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings@n. a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
imperfection n. the state or an instance of being imperfect
imperfective n. aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb
imperfectly adv. in an imperfect or faulty way; The lobe was imperfectly developed
imperfectness n. the state or an instance of being imperfect
imperforate adj. not perforated; having no opening
imperial n. a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III@adj. relating to or associated with an empire; imperial colony; befitting or belonging to an emperor or empress; imperial palace; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
imperialism n. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries; a political orientation that advocates imperial interests; any instance of aggressive extension of authority
imperialist n. a believer in imperialism@adj. of or relating to imperialism
imperialistic adj. of or relating to imperialism; imperialistic wars
imperially adv. in an imperial manner; imperially decreed
imperil v. pose a threat to; present a danger to
imperious adj. able to deal authoritatively with affairs; dismissed the matter with an imperious wave of her hand
imperiously adv. in an imperious manner; imperiously he cut her short
imperiousness n. the trait of being imperious and overbearing
imperishability n. the property of being resistant to decay; he advertised the imperishability of the product
imperishable adj. not perishable; unceasing; imperishable truths
imperishingness n. the property of being resistant to decay
impermanence n. the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
impermanency n. the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations
impermanent adj. not permanent; not lasting; impermanent palm cottages; existing or enduring for a limited time only
impermeability n. the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid
impermeable adj. preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; impermeable stone
impermeableness n. the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid
impermissible adj. not permitted; impermissible behavior; not allowable
impermissibly adv. not permissibly; the radon level in the basement was impermissibly high
impersonal adj. not relating to or responsive to individual persons; an impersonal corporation; having no personal preference; impersonal criticism
impersonally adv. without warmth; he treated his patients impersonally; in an impersonal manner; when I told him about Russ I found it difficult to speak impersonally
impersonate v. assume or act the character of; represent another person with comic intentions; pretend to be someone you are not; with fraudulent intentions
impersonation n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect; pretending to be another person; imitating the mannerisms of another person
impersonator n. someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
impertinence n. an impudent statement; the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties; inappropriate playfulness
impertinent adj. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; not pertinent to the matter under consideration; mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
impertinently adv. in an impudent or impertinent manner
imperturbable adj. not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure; hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
imperviable adj. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
impervious adj. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected; a material impervious to water
imperviousness n. resistance to penetration by a liquid
impetigo n. a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
impetuosity n. rash impulsiveness
impetuous adj. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; an impetuous display of spending and gambling; (`brainish' is archaic); marked by violent force; impetuous heving waves
impetuously adv. in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
impetuousness n. rash impulsiveness
impetus n. a force that moves something along; the act of applying force suddenly
impiety n. unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
impinge v. impinge or infringe upon; advance beyond the usual limit
impingement n. influencing strongly: they resented the impingement of American values on European culture; a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
impinging n. the physical coming together of two or more things
impious adj. lacking piety or reverence for a god; lacking due respect or dutifulness; impious toward one's parents; lacking piety and reverence for a god
impiously adv. in an impious manner; the young members challenged their leader impiously
impiousness n. unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
impish adj. naughtily or annoyingly playful; teasing and worrying with impish laughter
impishly adv. in an appealing but bold manner; she asked him impishly to come in
impishness n. the trait of behaving like an imp
implacable adj. impossible to placate; an implacable enemy
implant v. to fix or set securely or deeply; implant in the mind@n. placed permanently in tissue
implantation n. (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals; the act of implanting
implanted adj. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; implanted convictions
implausibility n. the quality of provoking disbelief
implausible adj. having a quality that provokes disbelief; gave the teacher an implausible excuse; highly imaginative but unlikely; an implausible explanation
implausibleness n. the quality of provoking disbelief
implausibly adv. not easy to believe
implement n. a piece of equipment or tool used to effect an end@v. make use of; implement a procedure; ensure observance of laws and rules; pursue to a conclusion
implemental adj. serving or acting as a means or aid
implementation n. the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; the agency was created for the implementation of the policy; the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something)
implemented adj. forced or compelled or put in force
implicate v. impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
implicated adj. culpably involved; named three officials implicated in the plot
implicating n. a charge that implicates someone (usually of wrongdoing)
implication n. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
implicational adj. tending to suggest or imply
implicative adj. tending to suggest or imply; an implicative statement
implicit adj. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; an implicit agreement not to raise the subject; being without doubt or reserve; implicit trust
implicitly adv. without doubting or questioning; I implicitly trust him; without ever expressing so clearly; he implicitly assumes that you know the answer
implicitness n. inexplicitness as a consequence of being implied or indirect
implied adj. indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly
implike adj. naughtily or annoyingly playful
implode v. burst inward
implore v. call upon in supplication; entreat
imploring adj. expressing earnest entreaty
imploringly adv. in a beseeching manner; `You must help me,' she said imploringly
implosion n. a sudden inward collapse; the implosion of a light bulb; the initial occluded phase of a stop consonant
imply v. express or state indirectly; suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic; have as a logical consequence; suggest that someone is guilty; have as a necessary feature or consequence; entail
impolite adj. not polite
impolitely adv. in an impolite manner; he treated her impolitely
impoliteness n. a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
impolitic adj. not politic; an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue
imponderable n. a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed@adj. difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision; such imponderable human factors as aesthetic sensibility
import n. goods or services bought from a foreign country; a person (such as an actor or musician or celebrity) brought from a foreign country; the message that is intended or expressed@v. bring in from abroad
importance n. the quality of being important and worthy of note; the importance of a well-balanced diet; a prominent status; a person of importance
important adj. of great significance or value; important people; important in effect or meaning; of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; having authority or ascendancy or influence; an important official
importantly adv. in an important way or to an important degree; 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
importation n. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
imported adj. used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source; imported wines
importer n. someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country)
importing n. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
importunate adj. expressing earnest entreaty; she holds out her hand for money, importunate, insistent
importunately adv. in a beseeching manner
importune v. beg persistently and urgently; I importune you to help them
importunity n. insistent begging
impose v. compel or impose; Social relations impose courtesy; impose something unpleasant; impose and collect
imposed adj. set forth authoritatively as obligatory; the imposed taxation
imposing adj. impressive in appearance; an imposing residence; used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; the monarch's imposing presence
imposingly adv. in an impressive manner
imposition n. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo); an uncalled-for burden; he listened but resented the imposition
impossibility n. incapability of existing or occurring; an alternative that is not available
impossible adj. not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; an impossible dream; totally unlikely; used of persons or their behavior; impossible behavior@n. something that cannot be done; his assignment verged on the impossible
impossibleness n. incapability of existing or occurring
impossibly adv. in a manner or to a degree not possible of conceiving; he is impossibly idealistic; to a degree impossible of achievement; long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation
impost n. money collected under a tariff; the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
imposter n. a person who makes deceitful pretenses
impostor n. a person who makes deceitful pretenses
imposture n. pretending to be another person
impotence n. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble; an inability (usually of a male) to copulate
impotency n. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble; an inability (usually of a male) to copulate
impotent adj. lacking power or ability; felt impotent rage; (of a male) unable to copulate
impotently adv. in a helpless manner
impound v. take by legal authority
impounding n. placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
impoundment n. placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
impoverish v. make poor; take away
impoverished adj. poor enough to need help from others; destroyed financially
impoverishment n. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions; the act of making poor
impracticable adj. not capable of being carried out or put into practice; refloating the sunken ship proved impracticable because of its fragility
impracticably adv. to an impracticable degree; this is still impracticably high
impractical adj. not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters; refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense; not practical or realizable; speculative
impracticality n. concerned with theoretical possibilities rather than actual use
imprecate v. wish harm upon; put a curse on; utter obscenities
imprecation n. a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
imprecise adj. not precise; imprecise astronomical observations
imprecisely adv. in an imprecise manner; he expressed himself imprecisely
impreciseness n. the quality of lacking precision
imprecision n. the quality of lacking precision
impregnability n. having the strength to withstand attack
impregnable adj. able to withstand attack; an impregnable fortress; impossible to take by storm
impregnably adv. in an impregnable manner; the sight of that bland, impregnably righteous face has been enough to make their blood run cold
impregnate v. infuse, as with a certain quality; infuse or fill completely; make pregnant
impregnated adj. made pregnant
impregnation n. the process of permeating or infusing; creation by the union of sperm or pollen with an animal or plant or egg cell
impresario n. a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
impress n. the act of coercing someone into government service@v. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; impress positively; make a deep and indelible impression on someone; mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
impressed adj. deeply or markedly affected or influenced
impression n. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; his impression of her was favorable; an outward appearance; he made a good impression; a clear and telling mental image; the events left a permanent impression in his mind
impressionable adj. easily impressed or influenced; an impressionable youngster
impressionism n. a genre of French painting that pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
impressionist n. a painter who follows the theories of impressionism@adj. relating to or characteristic of impressionism; impressionist music
impressionistic adj. relating to or characteristic of impressionism
impressive adj. making a strong or vivid impression; an impressive ceremony; producing a strong effect; gave an impressive performance as Othello
impressively adv. in an impressive manner; the students progressed impressively fast
impressiveness n. splendid or imposing in size or appearance
impressment n. the act of coercing someone into government service
imprimatur n. formal and explicit approval
imprint v. establish or impress firmly in the mind; We imprint our ideas onto our children@n. a distinctive influence; English stills bears the imprint of the Norman invasion; a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
imprinting n. a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
imprison v. lock up in jail; confine as if in a prison
imprisoned adj. in captivity
imprisonment n. putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment; the state of being imprisoned; the imprisonment of captured soldiers; the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison)
improbability n. the quality of being improbable
improbable adj. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; an improbable event; having a probability to low to inspire belief; too improbable to admit of belief
improbableness n. the quality of being improbable
improbably adv. not easy to believe
impromptu n. an extemporaneous speech or remark; a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated@adj. in response to an unforeseen need@adv. without advance preparation
improper adj. not suitable or right or appropriate; slightly improper to dine alone with a married man; not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention; improper banking practices; not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
improperly adv. in an improper way; he checked whether the wound had healed improperly
improperness n. an improper demeanor
impropriety n. an improper demeanor; an indecent or improper act; an act of undue intimacy
improvable adj. susceptible of improvement
improve v. to make better in quality or more valuable; get better
improved adj. made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing; new houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river; become or made better in quality; was proud of his improved grades
improvement n. a change for the better; progress in development; the act of improving something; a condition superior to an earlier condition: the new school represents a great improvement
improver n. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms; a component that is added to something to improve it
improvidence n. a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
improvident adj. not provident; not providing for the future; not given careful consideration
improvidently adv. in an improvident manner; he lived improvidently for the moment
improving adj. getting higher or more vigorous; an improving economy
improvisation n. an unplanned expedient; a performance given without planning or preparation
improvise v. perform without preparation
improvised adj. done or made using whatever is available; crossed the river on improvised bridges
imprudence n. a lack of caution in practical affairs
imprudent adj. not prudent or wise; very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas; lacking wise self-restraint; an imprudent remark
imprudently adv. in an imprudent manner; imprudently, he downed tools and ran home to make his wife happy
impudence n. an impudent statement; the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
impudent adj. marked by casual disrespect; the student was kept in for impudent behavior; improperly forward or bold; an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
impudently adv. in an impudent or impertinent manner; a lean, swarthy fellow was peering through the window, grinning impudently
impugn v. attack as false or wrong
impugnable adj. subject to being discredited
impuissance n. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
impulse n. an instinctive motive; a sudden desire; he bought it on impulse; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
impulsion n. a force that moves something along; the act of applying force suddenly
impulsive adj. proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus; an impulsive gesture of affection; without forethought; letting him borrow her car was an impulsive act that she immediately regretted
impulsively adv. in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; he often acts impulsively and later regrets it
impulsiveness n. the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
impunity n. exemption from punishment or loss
impure adj. combined with extraneous elements; used of persons or behaviors; not morally pure; impure thoughts; (religion) ritually unclean or impure
impureness n. the condition of being impure
impurity n. worthless material that should be removed; the condition of being impure
imputable adj. (usually followed by `to') able to be assigned or credited to; the oversight was not imputable to him
imputation n. a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense); he denied the imputation; the attribution to a source or cause; the imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously
impute v. attribute to a source or cause
imputrescible adj. not subject to decay
in adv. to or toward the inside of@n. a unit of length (in United States and Britain) equal to one twelfth of a foot@adj. not out; it's ten o'clock and the children are in; inside e.g. an organization; used as a combining form; an in-house editor
inability n. lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something; lacking the power to perform
inaccessibility n. the quality of not being unavailable when needed
inaccessible adj. capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all; not capable of being obtained; a rare work, today almost inaccessible
inaccessibly adv. in an inaccessible manner; located inaccessibly on the top of a mountain
inaccuracy n. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
inaccurate adj. not accurate; an inaccurate translation; not precisely accurate; containing or characterized by error; the answer was inaccurate
inaccurately adv. in an inaccurate manner; this student works rather inaccurately and sloppily
inaction n. the state of being inactive; a state of no activity
inactivate v. make inactive
inactivation n. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
inactive adj. not participating in a chemical reaction; desired amounts of inactive chlorine; (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly; not active or exerting influence; of e.g. volcanos; permanently inactive
inactiveness n. the state of being inactive; a state of no activity; a disposition to remain inactive or inert
inactivity n. the state of being inactive; a disposition to remain inactive or inert; being inactive
inadequacy n. lack of an adequate quantity or number; the inadequacy of unemployment benefits; a lack of competence; juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents; unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate
inadequate adj. (sometimes followed by `to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task; inadequate training; not sufficient to meet a need; an inadequate income
inadequately adv. in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree; the temporary camps were inadequately equipped
inadequateness n. unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate
inadmissibility n. unacceptability as a consequence of not being admissible
inadmissible adj. not deserving to be admitted; inadmissible evidence
inadvertence n. omission resulting from failure to notice something; the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
inadvertency n. the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
inadvertent adj. without intention; especially resulting from heedless action; with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table
inadvertently adv. without knowledge or intention
inadvisability n. the quality of being ill advised
inadvisable adj. not prudent or wise; not recommended; running on the ice is inadvisable; not advisable; an unnecessary and inadvisable action
inadvisably adv. in an expedient manner
inaesthetic adj. violating aesthetic canons or requirements; deficient in tastefulness or beauty; inaesthetic and quite unintellectual
inalienable adj. incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another; not subject to forfeiture
inalienably adv. in an inalienable manner; this property is held inalienably
inalterable adj. not capable of being changed or altered
inamorata n. a woman with whom one is in love
inane adj. complacently or inanely foolish
inanely adv. vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
inanimate adj. (linguistics) belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things; the word `car' is inanimate; not endowed with life; the inorganic world is inanimate
inanimateness n. not having life
inanition n. lack of vitality or energy; exhaustion resulting from lack of food
inanity n. total lack of meaning or ideas
inapplicability n. irrelevance by virtue of being inapplicable to the matter at hand
inapplicable adj. not capable of being applied; rules inapplicable to day students
inapposite adj. of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
inappositeness n. in appropriateness
inappreciable adj. too small to make a significant difference; inappreciable fluctuations in temperature
inappropriate adj. not suitable for a particular occasion etc; noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness; not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable
inappropriately adv. in an inappropriate manner; he was inappropriately dressed
inapt adj. not elegant or graceful in expression
inaptitude n. a lack of aptitude
inaptness n. in appropriateness; greater inaptness of expression would be hard to imagine
inarguable adj. against which no argument can be made
inarticulate adj. without or deprived of the use of speech or words; inarticulate beasts
inarticulately adv. without eloquence; in an inarticulate manner; in an inarticulate manner; he talked inarticulately about the accident that had just taken his wife's life
inartistic adj. lacking aesthetic sensibility
inattention n. lack of attention
inattentive adj. showing a lack of attention; inattentive students; inattentive because of lack of interest; not showing due care or attention; inattentive students; unwilling to hear; not paying attention
inattentively adv. in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner
inattentiveness n. a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people); the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
inaudibility n. the quality of not being perceptible b;y the ear
inaudible adj. impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear; an inaudible conversation
inaudibleness n. the quality of not being perceptible b;y the ear
inaudibly adv. in an inaudible manner; she spoke inaudibly low
inaugural adj. occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction; the President's inaugural address; serving to set in motion@n. an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a US president)
inaugurally adv. so as to inaugurate; the mayor inaugurally drove the spade into the ground
inaugurate v. commence officially; open ceremoniously or dedicate formally; be a precursor of
inauguration n. the act of starting a new operation or practice; he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation; the ceremonial induction into a position; the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
inauspicious adj. not auspicious; boding ill; contrary to your interests or welfare; presaging ill-fortune
inauspiciously adv. in an inauspicious manner; he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th
inauthentic adj. intended to deceive
inboard adj. located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft; the inboard flaps on the wing
inborn adj. existing at birth; present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
inbound adj. directed or moving inward or toward a center; the inbound train
inbred adj. produced by inbreeding; existing at birth
inbreeding n. the act of mating mating closely related individuals
inbuilt adj. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
incalculable adj. not capable of being calculated
incalescence n. the property of being warming
incandescence n. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised; light from heat
incandescent adj. emitting light as a result of being heated; an incandescent bulb; characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance; an incandescent performance
incantation n. a ritual recitation of magical words or sounds
incapability n. lack of potential for development; the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
incapable adj. (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability; incapable of carrying a tune; not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of)'; incapable of solution
incapableness n. lack of potential for development; the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
incapacitate v. make unable to perform a certain action; injure permanently
incapacitated adj. lacking in or deprived of strength or power; incapacitated by injury or illness
incapacitating adj. that cripples or disables or incapacitates
incapacity n. lack of intellectual power; lack of physical or natural qualifications
incarcerate v. lock up in jail
incarceration n. the state of being imprisoned; his ignominious incarceration in the local jail
incarnadine v. make flesh-colored
incarnate adj. possessing or existing in bodily form; an incarnate spirit; invested with a bodily form especially of a human body; a monarch...regarded as a god incarnate@v. make concrete and real; represent in bodily form
incarnation n. ny new embodiment of a familiar idea; the incarnation of evil; the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
incase variant of encase
incased adj. covered or protected with or as if with a case
incasement n. the act of enclosing something in a case
incaution n. the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
incautious adj. lacking in caution; an incautious remark; without out proper caution; an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs; displaying or feeling no wariness; spilled the beans in an incautious moment
incautiously adv. without caution or prudence
incautiousness n. the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
incendiarism n. malicious burning to destroy property
incendiary n. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property@adj. involving deliberate burning of property; an incendiary fire; arousing to action or rebellion; capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
incense v. perfume esp. with a censer; make furious@n. a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned; the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; incense filled the room
incensed adj. angered at something unjust or wrong; incensed at the judges' unfairness
incentive n. a positive motivational influence; an additional payment to employees as a means of increasing output
inception n. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
incertain adj. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
incertitude n. the state of being unsure of something
incessancy n. the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
incessant adj. occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted; a child's incessant questions; uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city
incessantly adv. with unflagging resolve
incessantness n. the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
incest n. sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child)
incestuous adj. resembling incest as by excessive intimacy; relating to or involving incest
incestuously adv. by incest; incestuously conceived
inch v. advance slowly, as if by inches@n. a unit of length (in United States and Britain) equal to one twelfth of a foot; a unit of measurement for advertising space
inchoate adj. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; a vague inchoate idea
inchoative adj. beginning to develop; inchoative stages
inchworm n. small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae
incidence n. the relative frequency of occurrence of something; the striking of a light beam on a surface; he measured the angle of incidence of the reflected light
incident n. a single distinct event@adj. falling or striking on something; (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
incidental n. (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified@adj. (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
incidentally adv. introducing a different topic; in an incidental manner; these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models; by the way
incienso n. fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine
incinerate v. burn up completely; reduce to ashes
incineration n. the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes
incinerator n. a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse)
incipience n. beginning to exist or to be apparent; he placed the incipience of democratic faith at around 1850
incipiency n. beginning to exist or to be apparent; it is designed to arrest monopolies in their incipiency
incipient adj. only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; incipient civil disorder
incise v. make an incision into by carving or cutting
incised adj. sharply and deeply indented; cut into with a sharp instrument; cut or impressed into a surface; an incised design
incision n. a depression scratched or carved into a surface; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
incisive adj. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; incisive comments; very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; an incisive mind; suitable for cutting or piercing; incisive teeth
incisively adv. in an incisive manner; he was incisively critical; in a precise manner
incisiveness n. keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect
incisor n. a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
incitation n. an act of inciting
incite v. give an incentive; provoke or stir up; incite a riot; urge on; cause to act
incitement n. an act of inciting; needed encouragement; a means of arousing or stirring to action; the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
inciter n. someone who deliberately foments trouble
incitive adj. arousing to action or rebellion
incivility n. deliberate discourtesy
inclemency n. weather unsuitable for outdoor activities; excessive sternness
inclement adj. (of weather of climate) physically severe; used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy; the harse sentence of an inclement judge
inclementness n. weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
inclinable adj. having a tendency or inclination; disposed; favorable
inclination n. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; he had an inclination to give up too easily; (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
incline v. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; exhibit an inclination or tendency; be at an angle; make receptive or willing@n. an elevated geological formation
inclined adj. (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; wasn't inclined to believe the excuse; at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; an inclined plane; having made preparations
inclining n. the act of inclining; bending forward
inclinometer n. an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon; an instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)
inclose v. surround completely; introduce
inclosure n. something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter; the act of enclosing something inside something else
include v. have as a part, be made up out of; consider as part of something; I include you in the list of culprits; add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category; We must include this chemical element in the group
included adj. enclosed in the same envelope or package; the included check
inclusion n. the state of being included; the relation of comprising something; he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
inclusive adj. including much or everything; and especially including stated limits; an inclusive art form
incognito adj. with your identity concealed@adv. without revealing one's identity; in Holland he lived incognito as a carpenter in the shipyards of the East India company
incognizable adj. incapable of being perceived or known
incognizant adj. (often followed by `of') lacking knowledge or awareness; incognizant of the new political situation
incognoscible adj. incapable of being perceived or known
incoherence n. lack of cohesion or clarity or organization; nonsense that is simply incoherent and unintelligible
incoherency n. lack of cohesion or clarity or organization; nonsense that is simply incoherent and unintelligible
incoherent adj. without logical or meaningful connection; a turgid incoherent presentation; unable to think or express your thoughts in a clear or orderly manner; incoherent with grief
incoherently adv. in an incoherent manner; he talked incoherently when he drank too much
incombustible adj. not capable of igniting and burning
income n. the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
incoming n. the act of entering@adj. coming in or succeeding or of the future; incoming class
incommensurable adj. impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence; not having a common factor
incommensurate adj. (often followed by `with') not corresponding in size or degree or extent; a reward incommensurate with his effort
incommode v. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
incommodious adj. uncomfortably or inconveniently small; incommodious hotel accommodations
incommunicable adj. not communicable; not capable of being communicated or imparted; uncommunicative
incommunicado adj. without the means or right to communicate; a prisoner held incommunicado
incommunicative adj. not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
incommutability n. the quality of being not interchangeable
incommutable adj. not subject to alteration or change; not interchangeable or able to substitute one for another; a rare incommutable skill
incomparable adj. such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared; an incomparable week of rest and pleasure
incomparably adv. in an incomparable manner or to an incomparable degree; she is incomparably gifted
incompatibility n. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time; the quality of being unable to exist or work in congenial combination
incompatible adj. not compatible; incompatible personalities; used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect; not suitable to your tastes or needs
incompatibly adv. without compatibility
incompetence n. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
incompetency n. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
incompetent n. someone who is not competent to take effective action@adj. not qualified or suited for a purpose; an incompetent secret service; showing lack of skill or aptitude; not doing a good job; incompetent at chess; not meeting requirements
incompetently adv. in an incompetent manner; he did the job rather incompetently
incomplete adj. not complete or total; not completed; an incomplete account of his life; (botany) lacking one or more of the four whorls of the complete flower--sepals or petals or stamens or pistils; an incomplete flower
incompletely adv. not to a full degree or extent; words incompletely understood
incompleteness n. the state of being incomplete and imperfect
incomprehensible adj. impossible to comprehend; unintelligible, unfathomable
incomprehension n. an inability to understand; his incomprehension of the consequences
incomprehensive adj. not comprehensive
incompressible adj. impossible to compress; resisting compression; mounds of incompressible garbage
incomputable adj. beyond calculation or measure; an incomputable amount
inconceivable adj. totally unlikely
inconceivably adv. to an inconceivable degree; inconceivably small
inconclusive adj. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; an inconclusive reply; leading to no final results or outcome; an inconclusive experiment
inconclusively adv. not conclusively; the meeting ended inconclusively
incongruent adj. (geometry) not congruent
incongruity n. the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate
incongruous adj. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness; a plan incongruous with reason; inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
incongruously adv. in an incongruous manner; his shirttails stuck out from his tuxedo pants somewhat incongruously
incongruousness n. the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate
inconsequence n. having no important effects or influence
inconsequent adj. lacking worth or importance; the quite inconsequent fellow was managed like a puppet
inconsequential adj. lacking worth or importance; his work seems trivial and inconsequential; not following logically as a consequence
inconsequently adv. lacking consequence
inconsiderable adj. too small or unimportant to merit attention; their duties were inconsiderable
inconsiderate adj. lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; shockingly inconsiderate behavior; without proper consideration or reflection; slovenly inconsiderate reasoning
inconsiderately adv. in an inconsiderate manner; inconsiderately, he asked to be invited for dinner
inconsideration n. the quality of failing to be considerate of others
inconsistency n. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time; the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts
inconsistent adj. displaying a lack of consistency; inconsistent statements; not capable of being made consistent or harmonious; inconsistent accounts; not in agreement
inconsistently adv. without showing consistency; he acted inconsistently when he bought these stocks
inconsolable adj. sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled; inconsolable when her son died
inconspicuous adj. not prominent or readily noticeable; he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole
inconspicuously adv. in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention; he had entered the room inconspicuously
inconstancy n. unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous; the quality of being changeable and variable
inconstant adj. likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable; inconstant affections
incontestable adj. incapable of being contested or disputed; not open to question; obviously true
incontestible adj. incapable of being contested or disputed
incontinence n. involuntary urination or defecation; indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
incontinency n. involuntary urination or defecation
incontinent adj. not having control over urination and defecation
incontrovertible adj. not open to question; indisputable; incontrovertible evidence -- incontrovertibly adv.
inconvenience n. an inconvenient discomfort; the quality of an embarrassing situation; a difficulty that causes anxiety; the quality of not being useful or convenient@v. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
inconvenient adj. not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen; not conveniently timed; an early departure is inconvenient for us
inconveniently adv. in an inconvenient manner; he arrived at an inconveniently late hour
inconvertible adj. used especially of currencies; incapable of being exchanged for or replaced by another currency of equal value
incoordination n. a lack of coordination of movements
incorporate v. make into a whole or make part of a whole; include or contain; have as a component; form a corporation; in business; unite or merge with something already in existence@adj. formed or united into a whole
incorporated adj. formed or united into a whole; organized and maintained as a legal corporation; an incorporated town; introduced into as a part of the whole; the ideas incorporated in his revised manuscript
incorporation n. consolidating by incorporation; learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself; including by incorporation
incorporative adj. growing by taking over and incorporating adjacent territories; the Russian Empire was a typical incorporative state
incorporeal adj. without material form or substance; an incorporeal spirit
incorporeality n. the quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
incorrect adj. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; an incorrect calculation; not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable; incorrect behavior
incorrectly adv. in an incorrect manner; in an incorrect manner
incorrectness n. lack of conformity to social expectations; the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
incorrigible adj. impervious to correction by punishment
incorrupt adj. free of corruption or immorality; a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible; free of corruption or immorality
incorruptible adj. incapable of being morally corrupted; incorruptible judges are the backbone of the society
incorruption n. characterized by integrity or probity
incorruptness n. characterized by integrity or probity
increase n. a quantity that is added; a change resulting in an increase; the fare increase is scheduled for next month; a process of becoming larger; the increase in unemployment@v. become bigger or greater in amount; make bigger or more
increased adj. made greater in size or amount or degree
increasing adj. becoming greater or larger; increasing prices; music
increasingly adv. advancing in amount or intensity; she became increasingly depressed
incredibility n. the quality of being incredible
incredible adj. beyond belief or understanding; at incredible speed
incredibleness n. the quality of being incredible
incredibly adv. not easy to believe; behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains
incredulity n. doubt about the truth of something
incredulous adj. not disposed or willing to believe
incredulously adv. in an incredulous manner; the woman looked up at her incredulously
increment n. a process of becoming larger; the amount by which something increases
incremental adj. increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions; lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary
incriminate v. suggest that someone is guilty; bring an accusation against; level a charge against
incriminating adj. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
incriminatingly adv. in an incriminating manner
incrimination n. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; his incrimination was based on my testimony
incriminatory adj. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame; incriminatory testimony
incrust variant of encrust
incrustation n. a hard outer layer that covers something
incubate v. develop under favorable conditions, such as germs and bacteria; sit on (eggs)
incubation n. maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development; sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
incubator n. a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
incubus n. a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women; a situation resembling a terrifying dream; someone who depresses or worries others
inculcate v. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcation n. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
inculpability n. a state of innocence
inculpable adj. free of guilt; not subject to blame
inculpableness n. a state of innocence
inculpate v. suggest that someone is guilty
inculpation n. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
inculpative adj. causing blame to be imputed to
inculpatory adj. causing blame to be imputed to
incumbency n. the term during which some position is held; a duty that is incumbent upon you; the office of an incumbent
incumbent adj. (geology) lying or leaning on something else; an incumbent geological formation; currently holding an office; the incumbent governor@n. the official who holds an office
incumber variant of encumber
incumbrance n. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage); an onerous or difficult concern; something that impedes or is burdensome
incunabulum n. pl. -la; a book printed before 1501
incur v. make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to; People who smoke incur a great danger to their health; receive a specified treatment (abstract)
incurability n. incapability of being cured or healed; incapability of being altered in disposition or habits: the incurability of his optimism
incurable n. a person whose disease is incurable@adj. being such that a cure is impossible; an incurable disease; without hope of cure; incurable cancer; unalterable in disposition or habits; an incurable optimist
incurableness n. incapability of being cured or healed
incurably adv. to an incurable degree; she was incurably optimistic; in a manner impossible to cure; he is incurably ill
incurious adj. showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; strangely incurious about the cause of the political upheaval surrounding them
incurrence n. the act of incurring (making yourself subject to something undesirable)
incurring n. acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable): incurring debts is easier than paying them
incursion n. the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers); the incursion of television into the American livingroom; an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
incursive adj. involving invasion or aggressive attack
incurvate adj. bent into or having an inward curve
incurved adj. bent into or having an inward curve
incus n. the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
indebted adj. under a legal obligation to someone; owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
indebtedness n. a financial condition of being indebted; possession that is owed to someone else
indecency n. the quality of being indecent; an indecent or improper act
indecent adj. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; was buried with indecent haste; offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; an earthy but not indecent story
indecently adv. in an indecent manner; she was rather indecently dressed
indecipherable adj. not easily deciphered; indecipherable handwriting; impossible to determine the meaning of; an indecipherable message
indecision n. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost; the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
indecisive adj. characterized by lack of decision and firmness; an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill; not definitely settling something; a long and indecisive war
indecisively adv. lacking firmness or resoluteness; `I don't know,' he said indecisively; without finality; inconclusively
indecisiveness n. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
indeclinable adj. having no grammatical inflections
indecorous adj. lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; indecorous behavior; not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; indecorous behavior
indecorously adv. without decorousness
indecorousness n. a lack of decorum
indecorum n. a lack of decorum; an act of undue intimacy
indeed adv. in truth (often tends to intensify); they said the car would break down and indeed it did; (used as an interjection to express surprise or skepticism or irony etc.)
indefatigable adj. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality; an indefatigable advocate of equal rights
indefatigably adv. with indefatigable energy; she watched the show indefatigably
indefeasible adj. not liable to being annulled or voided or undone; an indefeasible right to freedom
indefensible adj. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified; incapable of being justified or explained
indefinable adj. not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words; an indefinable feeling of terror; defying expression or description; indefinable yearnings
indefinite adj. vague or not clearly defined or stated; must you be so indefinite?; not decided or not known; were indefinite about their plans
indefinitely adv. to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time; this could go on indefinitely
indefiniteness n. the quality of being vague and poorly defined
indefinity n. the quality of being vague and poorly defined
indehiscent adj. (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
indelible adj. cannot be removed, washed away or erased; an indelible stain
indelibly adv. in an indelible manner; this tradition has left its mark indelibly upon the social, political, educational and industrial fabric of this country
indelicacy n. the trait of being indelicate and offensive; an impolite act or expression
indelicate adj. in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent; an indelicate remark; lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; verging on the indecent; an indelicate proposition
indemnification n. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
indemnify v. secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; make amends for; pay compensation for
indemnity n. protection against future loss; legal exemption from liability for damages; a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
indene n. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum or coal tar and used in making synthetic resins
indent v. press into servitude; cut into sections, as for authentication; make a dent into; notch the edge of@n. (British) an order for goods to be exported or imported; the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
indentation n. a concave shape in a surface or edge or coastline etc.; the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion; the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line; the act of indenting
indented adj. having repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; having the central portion lower than the margin
indention n. the action of indenting; the condition of being indented; the blank space produced by indenting
indenture v. bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice@n. a concave shape in a surface or edge or coastline etc.; formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
indentured adj. bound by contract
independence n. freedom from control or influence of another or others; the successful ending of the American Revolution; they maintained close relations with England even after independence
independency n. freedom from control or influence of another or others
independent adj. free from external control and constraint; an independent mind; not dependent on or conditioned by or relative to anything else; of political bodies; not contingent@n. a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
independently adv. on your own; without outside help; the children worked on the project independently; apart from others
indescribable adj. defying expression or description; indescribable beauty
indescribably adv. to an inexpressible degree; she was looking very young tonight, and, as usual, indescribably beautiful, in a simple strapless dress of a green and white silky cotton
indestructible adj. not easily destroyed; very long lasting
indeterminable adj. not capable of being definitely decided or ascertained; unable to be determined
indeterminably adv. in an indeterminable manner; their relationship was of an indeterminably vague nature
indeterminancy n. the quality of being vague and poorly defined
indeterminate adj. not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance; of indeterminate age; (botany) having a capacity for continuing to grow at the apex; an indeterminate stem
indetermination n. the quality of being vague and poorly defined
index v. list in an index; provide with an index, as of a book@n. a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number; a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
indexation n. a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation
indexer n. someone who provides an index
indexical adj. of or relating to or serving as an index
indexing n. the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve
indexless adj. lacking an index
indicant n. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
indicate v. be a signal for or a symptom of; These symptoms indicate a serious illness; indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; to state or express briefly
indicating n. the act of indicating
indication n. a signal that serves to indicate or suggest something; the act of indicating
indicative n. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact@adj. (grammar) relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements; indicative mood; having a covert or special meaning
indicator n. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time; a signal for attracting attention
indicia n. pl. distinctive marks; postal markings often imprinted on mail or on labels to be affixed to mail
indict v. accuse formally of a crime
indictability n. the state of being liable to impeachment
indictable adj. liable to be accused, or cause for such liability; an indictable offense
indiction n. a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms
indictment n. a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense; an accusation of wrongdoing; the book is an indictment of modern philosophy
indifference n. unbiased impartial unconcern; apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions; the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally; the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
indifferent adj. marked by a lack of interest; showing no care or concern in attitude or action; indifferent to the sufferings of others
indifferently adv. with indifference; in an indifferent manner; she shrugged indifferently
indigence n. a state of extreme poverty or destitution; their indigence appalled him
indigenous adj. originating where it is found; the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
indigenousness n. nativeness by virtue or originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
indigent adj. poor enough to need help from others
indigestibility n. the property of being difficult to digest
indigestible adj. digested with difficulty
indigestion n. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
indignant adj. angered at something unjust or wrong; an indignant denial
indignantly adv. in an indignant manner; Miss Burney protested indignantly, her long thin nose turning pink with mortification at this irreverent piece of mimicry
indignation n. a feeling of righteous anger
indignity n. an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
indigo n. a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically; deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye; a blue-violet color
indigotin n. a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
indirect adj. having intervening factors or persons or influences; reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light
indirection n. indirect procedure or action; he tried to find out by indirection; deceitful action that is not straightforward
indirectly adv. not in a forthright manner; he answered very indirectly
indirectness n. having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal
indiscernible adj. difficult or impossible to perceive or discern; an indiscernible increase in temperature; barely able to be perceived; the transition was almost indiscernible
indiscipline n. the trait of lacking discipline
indiscreet adj. lacking discretion; injudicious; her behavor was indiscreet at the very best
indiscreetly adv. without discretion or wisdom or self-restraint; she inquired indiscreetly after the state of his health
indiscreetness n. lacking good judgment
indiscrete adj. not divided or divisible into parts; layers that were fused into an indiscrete mass
indiscretion n. the trait of being injudicious; a petty misdeed
indiscriminate adj. failing to make or recognize distinctions; not marked by fine distinctions; indiscriminate reading habits
indispensable adj. not to be dispensed with; essential; foods indispensable to good nutrition; absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; an indispensable worker; unavoidable; the routine but indispensable ceremonies of state
indispose v. make unwilling; make unfit or unsuitable; cause to feel unwell
indisposed adj. somewhat ill or prone to illness; feeling a bit indisposed today; (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; clearly indisposed to grant their request
indisposition n. a slight illness; a certain degree of unwillingness
indisputability n. the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt
indisputable adj. not open to question; obviously true; indisputable evidence of a witness; impossible to doubt or dispute; indisputable (or sure) proof
indissoluble adj. not soluble; used of decisions and contracts
indistinct adj. not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand; indistinct shapes in the gloom
indistinctly adv. in a dim indistinct manner
indistinctness n. the quality of being indistinct
indite v. produce a literary work
indium n. a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
individual n. a human being; a single organism@adj. being or characteristic of a single thing or person; individual drops of rain; separate and distinct from others of the same kind; mark the individual pages
individualise v. make personal or more personal
individualism n. the quality of being individual; a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence; the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
individualist n. a person who pursues independent thought or action@adj. marked by or expressing individuality
individualistic adj. marked by or expressing individuality; an individualistic way of dressing; with minimally restricted freedom in commerce
individuality n. the quality of being individual: so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality; the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
individualize v. make or mark as individual; make personal or more personal
individualized adj. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual
individually adv. apart from others; taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square
individuate v. give individual character to; give individual shape or form to
individuation n. discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
indivisible adj. impossible of undergoing division; an indivisible union of states
indocile adj. of persons
indoctrinate v. teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples
indoctrination n. teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
indolence n. inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
indolent adj. disinclined to work or exertion; an indolent hanger-on; (pathology) of tumors e.g.; slow to heal or develop and usually painless; an indolent ulcer
indolently adv. in an indolent manner; he lives indolently with his relatives
indomethacin n. Indocin is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
indomitability n. the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
indomitable adj. impossible to subdue
indoor adj. located, suited for, or taking place within a building; indoor activities for a rainy day; within doors; an indoor setting
indoors adv. within a building
indorse v. give support or one's blessing to
indrawn adj. tending to reserve or introspection; a quiet indrawn man; made by drawing the breath in suddenly; an indrawn gasp
indri n. large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn
indris n. large short-tailed lemur of Madagascar having thick silky fur in black and white and fawn
indubitability n. the quality of being beyond question or dispute or doubt
indubitable adj. too obvious to be doubted
indubitably adv. in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted; it was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers
induce v. cause to arise; induce a crisis; cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; of bodily processes such as fever, illness, etc.; reason or establish by induction
induced adj. brought about or caused; not spontaneous; a case of steroid-induced weakness
inducement n. a positive motivational influence; act of bringing about a desired result: inducement of sleep
inducing n. act of bringing about a desired result
inducive adj. inducing or influencing; leading on
induct v. place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; accept young people into society, usually with some rite
inductance n. (physics) a property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it by a variation of current
induction n. a formal entry into a position or office; he was ordered to report for induction into the arm; an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
inductive adj. relating to logical induction; inductive thinking; (electricity) arising from inductance; inductive reactance; (logic) of reasoning; proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion; inductive reasoning
inductor n. an electrical device that introduces inductance into a circuit
indue v. give qualities or abilities to
indulge v. give free rein to; yield (to); give satisfaction to; enjoy to excess; treat with excessive indulgence
indulgence n. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires; a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; too much indulgence spoils a child; the act of indulging or gratifying a desire; foolish or senseless behavior
indulgent adj. showing or characterized by or given to indulgence; indulgent grandparents; tolerant or lenient; indulgent parents risk spoiling their children; being favorably inclined; an indulgent attitude
indulgently adv. in an indulgent manner; I was indulgently advised to give the kids what they wanted unless I wished my son to be socially ostracised
indulging n. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
indurate adj. emotionally hardened; cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion
induration n. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
indusium n. a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
industrial adj. of or relating to or resulting from industry; industrial output; used especially of societies; the industrial revolution; employed in industry; industrial workers; employed in industry; the industrial classes
industrialism n. an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
industrialist n. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
industrialize v. make urban
industrialized adj. made industrial; converted to industrialism; industrialized areas
industrially adv. by industrial means; industrially produced
industrious adj. characterized by hard work and perseverance; working hard to promote an enterprise
industriously adv. in an industrious manner; they hoed up weeds industriously all morning
industriousness n. persevering determination to perform a task
industry n. the people engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; each industry has its own trade publications
indwell v. to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle
indwelling adj. existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; an indwelling divinity
inebriant n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
inebriate v. make drunk (with alcoholic drinks); become drunk; drink excessively@n. a chronic drinker
inebriated adj. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); helplessly inebriated
inebriation n. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
inebriety n. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
inedible adj. not suitable for food
inedited adj. unpublished
ineducable adj. incapable of being educated
ineffable adj. defying expression or description; ineffable ecstasy; too sacred to be uttered; the ineffable name of the Deity
ineffably adv. to an inexpressible degree
ineffaceable adj. not effaceable; ineradicable
ineffective adj. not producing an intended effect; an ineffective teacher; lacking in power or forcefulness; lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; an ineffective administration
ineffectively adv. in an ineffective manner; he dealt with the problem rather ineffectively
ineffectiveness n. lacking the power to be effective
ineffectual adj. not sufficient to produce a desired result; an ineffectual effort to block the legislation; not producing an intended effect; producing no result or effect; the therapy was ineffectual
ineffectuality n. lacking the power to be effective
ineffectually adv. in an ineffectual manner; she tried ineffectually to light the primus, and Thomas came to help her
ineffectualness n. lacking the power to be effective
inefficacious adj. lacking the power to produce a desired effect; laws that are inefficacious in stopping crime
inefficaciously adv. in an ineffective manner
inefficacy n. a lack of efficacy
inefficiency n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
inefficient adj. not producing desired results; wasteful; an inefficient campaign against drugs; lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; inefficient workers
inefficiently adv. in an inefficient manner; he dealt inefficiently with the crisis
inelaborate adj. not elaborate; lacking rich or complex detail
inelastic adj. not elastic; economists speak of an inelastic price structure
inelasticity n. the lack of elasticity
inelegance n. the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
inelegant adj. lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
inelegantly adv. without elegance
ineligibility n. the quality or state of being ineligible
ineligible adj. not eligible; ineligible to vote; (sports) prohibited by official rules; an ineligible pass receiver
ineloquently adv. without eloquence; in an inarticulate manner
ineluctable adj. impossible to avoid or evade:; an ineluctable destiny
ineluctably adv. by necessity
inept adj. not elegant or graceful in expression; if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?; generally incompetent and ineffectual; inept handling of the account
ineptitude n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
ineptly adv. with ineptitude; in an incompetent manner; he performed his functions ineptly; in an infelicitous manner; this function is ineptly left to a small voice
ineptness n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training; the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose
inequality n. lack of equality: the growing inequality between rich and poor
inequitable adj. not equitable or fair; the inequitable division of wealth
inequitably adv. in an inequitable manner; their father's possessions were inequitably divided among the sons
inequity n. partiality that is not fair or equitable; injustice by virtue of not being equitable
ineradicable adj. not able to be destroyed or rooted out; ineradicable superstitions
inerrable adj. not liable to error
inerrancy n. (Christianity) exemption from error; biblical inerrancy
inerrant adj. not liable to error; lack an inerrant literary sense
inert adj. unable to move or resist motion; (chemistry) having only a limited ability to react chemically; not active; inert matter; slow and apathetic; she was fat and inert
inertia n. a disposition to remain inactive or inert; he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work; (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
inertial adj. of or relating to inertia
inertness n. immobility by virtue of being inert
inescapable adj. impossible to avoid or evade:inescapable conclusion
inescapably adv. by necessity; the new council was inescapably of political meaning
inessential adj. not basic or fundamental; not absolutely necessary@n. anything that is not essential
inessentiality n. not of baic importance
inestimable adj. beyond calculation or measure; jewels of inestimable value
inevitability n. the quality of being unavoidable
inevitable n. an unavoidable event; don't argue with the inevitable@adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented; the inevitable result; invariably occurring or appearing; the inevitable changes of the seasons
inevitableness n. the quality of being unavoidable
inevitably adv. in such a manner as could not be otherwise; by necessity
inexact adj. not exact; not precisely accurate; an inexact quotation
inexactitude n. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
inexactly adv. in an imprecise manner
inexactness n. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
inexcusable adj. without excuse or justification; not excusable
inexcusably adv. in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree; he was inexcusably cruel to his wife; without any excuse
inexhaustible adj. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up; an inexhaustible supply of coal; incapable of being entirely consumed or used up; an inexhaustible supply of coal
inexhaustibly adv. with indefatigable energy
inexorability n. mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up
inexorable adj. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty; not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course; unsusceptible to persuasion
inexorableness n. mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up
inexorably adv. in an inexorable manner; time marches on inexorably
inexpedience n. the quality of being unsuited to the end in view
inexpediency n. the quality of being unsuited to the end in view
inexpedient adj. not suitable or advisable; an inexpedient tactic; not appropriate to the purpose
inexpediently adv. in an inexpedient manner
inexpensive adj. relatively low in price or charging low prices; inexpensive family restaurants
inexpensively adv. in a cheap manner; with little expenditure of money
inexpensiveness n. the quality of being affordable
inexperience n. lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
inexperienced adj. lacking practical experience or training; lacking basic knowledge; inexperienced and new to the real world; lacking experience of life
inexpert adj. lacking professional skill or expertise; inexpert but conscientious efforts
inexpertly adv. in a crude and unskilled manner; an inexpertly constructed lean-to
inexpiable adj. incapable of being atoned for
inexplicable adj. incapable of being explained or accounted for; inexplicable errors
inexplicit adj. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
inexplicitness n. unclearness by virtue of not being explicit
inexpressible adj. defying expression
inexpressive adj. not expressive; an inexpressive face
inexpressively adv. without expression; in an inexpressive manner; she looked at him inexpressively
inexpugnable adj. impossible to take by storm
inexpungeable adj. not capable of being expunged
inexpungible adj. not capable of being expunged
inextensible adj. not extensile
inexterminable adj. incapable of extermination or extirpation
inextirpable adj. incapable of extermination or extirpation; some weeds seem inextirpable
inextricable adj. not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied; an inextricable knot
inextricably adv. in an inextricable manner; motives inspired by Mammon were often inextricably blended with things pertaining to Caesar and to God
infallibility n. the quality of never making an error
infallible adj. incapable of failure or error; an infallible antidote
infamous adj. having an exceedingly bad reputation
infamy n. a state of extreme dishonor; evil fame or public reputation
infancy n. the early stage of growth or development; the earliest state of immaturity
infant adj. being or befitting or characteristic of an infant@n. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
infanticide n. a person who murders an infant; murdering an infant
infantile adj. indicating a lack of maturity; infantile behavior; of or relating to infants or infancy; infantile paralysis; being or befitting or characteristic of an infant
infantilism n. an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics; infantile behavior in mature persons
infantry n. an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
infantryman n. fights on foot with small arms
infarct n. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
infarction n. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
infatuate v. make passionate, of foolish passions
infatuated adj. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; he was infatuated with her
infatuation n. foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration; temporary love of an adolescent; an object of extravagant short-lived passion
infeasibility n. the quality of not being doable
infeasible adj. not capable of being carried out or put into practice
infect v. fill with revolutionary ideas; communicate a disease to; contaminate with a disease or microorganism
infected adj. contaminated with infecting organisms; having undergone infection; an infected wound
infection n. invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms causing inflammation; an incident is which an infectious disease is transmitted
infectious adj. caused by infection or capable of causing infection; easily spread
infectiously adv. in a contagious manner
infective adj. able to cause disease; infective agents; caused by infection or capable of causing infection; viruses and other infective agents
infelicitous adj. not appropriate in application; defective; an infelicitous remark; marked by or producing unhappiness; infelicitous circumstances
infelicitously adv. in an infelicitous manner; he chose his words rather infelicitously
infelicity n. inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style esp of expression
infer v. reason by deduction; establish by deduction; draw from specific cases for more general cases; conclude by reasoning; in logic; guess correctly; solve by guessing; believe to be the case
inference n. the reasoning involved in making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
inferential adj. relating to or having the nature of illation or inference; (logic) of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion; resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference; inferential reasoning
inferior adj. of or characteristic of low rank or importance; of low or inferior quality; inferior in rank or status; (printing) written or printed below and to one side of another character@n. one of lesser rank or station or quality
inferiority n. the state of being inferior; an inferior quality; the quality of being a competitive disadvantage
infernal n. an inhabitant of hell@adj. characteristic of or resembling hell; infernal heat and noise; extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; infernal instruments of war; expletives used informally as intensifiers
infernally adv. (intensive) extremely; infernally clever
inferno n. any place of pain and turmoil:; the inferno of the engine room; a very intense and uncontrolled fire
infertile adj. incapable of reproducing; an infertile couple; not fertile or productive; soil too infertile to sustain real pasture
infertility n. the state of being unable to produce offspring
infest v. invade in great numbers, as of pests; live on or in a host, as of parasites
infestation n. the state of being overrun in unpleasantly large numbers (as by parasites)
infested adj. (often followed by `with' or used in combination) troubled by or encroached upon in large numbers; waters infested with sharks
infidel n. a person who does not acknowledge your God
infidelity n. the quality of being unfaithful
infield n. the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
infielder n. (baseball or softball) a person who plays a position in the infield
infighting n. fighting or boxing at close quarters
infiltrate v. cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices; join a group in order to spy on the members; pass through an enemy-line; in a military conflict
infiltration n. a process in which a military force moves as individuals (or small groups) through enemy positions without detection
infiltrator n. someone who takes up a position surreptitiously for the purpose of espionage; an intruder (as troops) with hostile intent
infinite adj. having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude; the infinite ingenuity of man; (grammar) of verbs; having neither person nor number nor mood (as a participle or gerund or infinitive); infinite verb form
infinitely adv. without bounds; he is infinitely wealthy; continuing forever without end; there are infinitely many possibilities
infiniteness n. the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit
infinitesimal adj. infinitely or immeasurably small
infinitival adj. relating to or formed with the infinitive; infinitival clause
infinitive n. the uninflected form of the verb@adj. formed with the infinitive; an infinitive phrase; not having inflections to indicate tense
infinitude n. an infinite quantity; the quality of being infinite; without bound or limit
infinity n. time without end
infirm adj. confined to bed (by illness); lacking physical strength or vitality; lacking firmness of will or character or purpose; weak and feeble
infirmary n. a health facility where patients receive treatment
infirmity n. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
infix n. an affix that is inserted inside the word@v. put or introduce into the body of something; attach a morpheme into a stem word
inflame v. cause inflammation in; of tissue or organs; arouse or excite feelings and passions; become inflamed; get sore; of tissue or organs
inflamed adj. resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened; eyes inflamed with crying; lighted with red light as if with flames; the inflamed clouds at sunset; (heraldry) adorned with tongues of flame
inflaming n. arousal to violent emotion
inflammable adj. possible to burn
inflammation n. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat; arousal to violent emotion
inflammatory adj. characterized or caused by inflammation; an inflammatory process; arousing to action or rebellion
inflatable adj. designed to be filled with air or gas; an inflatable mattress
inflate v. exaggerate or make bigger; fill with gas or air; inflate a balloons; cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit; increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value; inflate the currency
inflated adj. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; had an exaggerated (or inflated) opinion of himself; expanded by (or as if by) gas or air; an inflated balloon; (informal) pretentious
inflater n. an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire)
inflation n. a general and progressive increase in prices; in inflation everything gets more valuable except money; a act of filling something with air
inflationary adj. (economics) associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation; inflationary prices
inflationism n. the policy of economic inflation -- inflationist n. or adj.
inflator n. an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire)
inflect v. change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language; of one's speech, varying the pitch
inflected adj. (grammar) showing alteration in form especially by addition of affixes; `swam' and `boys' are inflected words; having inflections to indicate tense
inflection n. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function; the patterns of stress and intonation in a language; the act of bending something
inflectional adj. characterized by inflections indicating grammatical distinctions; inflectional morphology is used to indicate number and case and tense and person etc.
inflexibility n. a lack of physical flexibility; the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
inflexible adj. extended meanings; incapable of change; a man of inflexible purpose; not making concessions; literal meanings; an inflexible iron bar; incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances; an inflexible law
inflexibleness n. a lack of physical flexibility
inflexibly adv. in an inflexible manner; `You will--because you must!,' Madam told her inflexibly
inflexion n. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
inflict v. impose something unpleasant
infliction n. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo); an act causing pain or damage
inflorescence n. the process of budding and unfolding of blossoms; the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk
inflow n. the process of flowing in
inflowing adj. that is flowing inward
influence v. have and exert influence or effect; shape or influence; give direction to; induce into action by using one's charm@n. a power to affect persons or events esp power based on prestige etc: used her parents' influence to get the job
influent adj. that is flowing inward
influential adj. having or exercising influence or power; an influential newspaper
influentially adv. exerting influence
influenza n. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
influx n. the process of flowing in
info n. a message received and understood that reduces the recipient's uncertainty
infold v. enfold; to fold inward or toward one another
infolding n. the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
infomercial n. a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary
inform v. give information; give character or essence to; The principles that inform modern teaching; act as an informer
informal adj. not formal; conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress; not officially recognized or controlled; an informal agreement; used of spoken and written language
informality n. a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously; freedom from constraint or embarrassment
informally adv. without formality; he visited us informally; with the use of colloquial expressions; in a causal way; at home
informant n. a person who supplies information; someone who sees an event and tells what happened
information n. a message received and understood that reduces the recipient's uncertainty; a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
informative adj. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance; serving to instruct of enlighten or inform; providing or conveying information
informatively adv. in an informative manner
informatory adj. providing or conveying information
informed adj. having much knowledge or education; an informed public
informer n. one who reveals confidential information in return for money
informing n. to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors); a speech act that conveys information
infotainment n. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
infra adv. (in writing) see below; vide infra
infract v. act in disregard of laws and rules
infraction n. a crime less serious than a felony
infrahuman adj. belonging to a group below humans in evolutionary development; infrahuman animals
inframaxillary adj. relating to the lower jaw
infrangible adj. difficult or impossible to break or separate into parts; an infrangible series; not capable of being violated or infringed; infrangible human rights
infrared n. the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range@adj. having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end
infrasonic adj. having frequencies below those of audible sound
infrastructure n. the basic framework or features of a system or organization; the basic facilities and equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
infrequency n. noteworthy scarcity
infrequent adj. not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals; infrequent outbursts of temper
infrequently adv. not many times; in your 1850 church you not infrequently find a dramatic contrast between the sumptuous appointments of the building itself and the inhuman barrack-like living conditions in the church room
infrigidation n. the process of cooling or freezing for preservative purposes
infringe v. go against, as of rules and laws; advance beyond the usual limit
infringement n. an act that disregards an agreement or a right; a crime less serious than a felony
infuriate v. make furious
infuriated adj. marked by extreme anger; infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
infuriating adj. extremely annoying or displeasing; her infuriating indifference
infuriation n. a feeling of intense anger
infuscate v. darken with a brownish tinge, as of insect wings
infuse v. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; infuse, as with a certain quality; sit or let sit in boiling water to extract the flavor
infusible adj. incapable or very difficult of fusion
infusion n. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water); the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
infusorian n. any member of the subclass Infusoria
inga n. any tree or shrub of the genus Inga having pinnate leaves and showy usually white flowers; cultivated as ornamentals
ingathering n. request for a sum of money (as in church)
ingeminate v. to say or state again: ,
ingenious adj. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action; an ingenious device; skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; an ingenious press agent
ingeniously adv. in an ingenious manner; a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds, including dorkings, and he discriminated ingeniously between the `dark ones' and the `white ones'
ingeniousness n. the power of creative imagination; the property of being ingenious
ingenue n. an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl; an artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage); the role of an innocent artless young woman in a play
ingenuity n. the power of creative imagination; the property of being ingenious; a plot of great ingenuity
ingenuous adj. characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; an ingenuous admission of responsibility
ingenuously adv. in an ingenuous manner
ingenuousness n. the quality of innocent naivete; openly straightforward or frank
ingest v. serve oneself to, or consume regularly; take up, as of knowledge or beliefs
ingested adj. taken into the stomach
ingestion n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
ingle n. flame, blaze; fireplace
inglenook n. a corner by a fireplace
inglorious adj. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; inglorious defeat; not bringing honor and glory; some mute inglorious Milton here may rest
ingloriously adv. in a dishonorably manner or to a dishonorable degree
ingoing adj. that is going in; the ingoing administration
ingot n. a block of metal that is cast in a particular shape for convenient handling
ingraft v. cause to grow together parts from different plants
ingrain v. thoroughly work in; make a deep and indelible impression on someone
ingrained adj. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held; ingrained habits of a lifetime
ingraining n. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
ingrate n. a person who shows no gratitude
ingratiate v. gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
ingratiating adj. capable of winning favor; with open arms and an ingratiating smile; calculated to please or gain favor; a smooth ingratiating manner
ingratiatingly adv. in a flattering and ingratiating manner; she behaves ingratiatingly toward her boss; in a pleasingly ingratiating manner; she smiled ingratiatingly
ingratiatory adj. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable; calculated to please or gain favor
ingratitude n. a lack of gratitude
ingredient n. a component of a mixture or compound; an abstract part of something:; humor: an effective ingredient of a speech; food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
ingress n. the act of entering
ingroup n. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
ingrowing adj. growing abnormally into the flesh
ingrown adj. growing abnormally into the flesh; an ingrown toenail
ingrowth n. something that grows inward
ingurgitate v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
inhabit v. make one's home or live in; be present in; be inside of
inhabitable adj. fit for habitation
inhabitancy n. the act of inhabiting
inhabitant n. a person who lives in a particular place
inhabitation n. the act of inhabiting
inhabited adj. having inhabitants; lived in; the inhabited regions of the earth
inhalant n. a medication to be taken by inhalation@adj. used in or intended for inhaling; available in oral or inhalant forms
inhalation n. the act of inhaling
inhalator n. a device for administering long-term artificial respiration; produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
inhale v. draw in by breathing; draw in air
inhaled adj. drawn into the lungs; breathed in; inhaled smoke can damage the lungs
inhaler n. produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
inhaling adj. breathing in
inharmonic adj. lacking in harmony
inharmonious adj. not in harmony; lacking in harmony of parts; an inharmonious (or incongruous) mixture of architectural styles
inhere v. be inherent in something
inherence n. the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain
inherent adj. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; in the nature of something though not readily apparent; shortcomings inherent in our approach
inherently adv. in an inherent manner; the subject matter is sexual activity of any overt kind, which is depicted as inherently desirable and exciting
inherit v. obtain through, or as if through, inheritance
inheritable adj. that can be inherited; inheritable traits such as eye color
inheritance n. any acquisition from past generations; a title or property that is inherited; attributes acquired via biological heredity; any attribute that passes from parent to offspring
inherited adj. tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; an inherited disease
inheriting adj. having the legal right to inherit
inheritor n. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
inheritress n. a female heir
inheritrix n. a female heir
inhibit v. to put down by force or authority; ,; limit the range or extent of
inhibited adj. held back or restrained or prevented; in certain conditions previously inhibited conditioned reactions can reappear
inhibiting adj. restrictive of action; an overly strict and inhibiting discipline
inhibition n. the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires; the quality of being inhibited
inhibitor n. a substance that retards or stops an activity
inhibitory adj. restrictive of action
inhomogeneous adj. not homogeneous
inhospitable adj. unfavorable to life or growth; the barren inhospitable dessert; not hospitable; they are extremely inhospitable these days
inhospitably adv. in an inhospitable manner; she was received inhospitably by her new family
inhuman adj. without compunction or human feeling; belonging to or resembling something nonhuman; something dark and inhuman in form
inhumane adj. lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion
inhumanely adv. in an inhumane manner; the prisoners of war were treated inhumanely
inhumaneness n. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
inhumanity n. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others; a act of atrocious cruelty
inhumation n. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
inhume v. bury, inter -- inhumation n.
inhumed adj. placed in a grave
inimical adj. not friendly; an inimical critic
inimitable adj. defying imitation; matchless; an inimitable style
inimitably adv. in an unreproducible manner; he has an inimitably verbose style
iniquitous adj. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; iniquitous deeds
iniquitously adv. in an iniquitous manner; they really believed that the treaty of Versailles was iniquitously injust
iniquity n. absence of moral or spiritual values; morally objectionable behavior; an unjust act
initial n. the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)@adj. occurring at the beginning; took the initial step toward reconciliation@v. mark with one's initials
initialization n. (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them
initialize v. assign an initial value to a compute program; divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
initially adv. at the beginning
initiate adj. having been introduced to something new@n. someone new to a field or activity; someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field@v. bring into being; take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
initiated adj. having been introduced to something new
initiation n. a formal entry into a position or office; his initiation into the club; starting something for the first time; an act that sets in motion some course of events
initiative n. readiness to embark on bold new ventures; the first of a series of actions@adj. serving to set in motion; the initiative phase in the negotiations
initiator n. a person who initiates a course of action
initiatory adj. serving to set in motion; an initiatory step toward a treaty
inject v. give an injection to; to introduce (a new aspect or element); force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; inject hydrogen into the balloon; take by injection; inject heroin; feed intravenously; to insert between other elements
injectable adj. (used of drugs) capable of being injected
injectant n. any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
injection n. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure; any solution that is injected (as into the skin); the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
injudicious adj. lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise; an injudicious measure
injudiciously adv. in an injudicious manner; these intelligence tests were used injudiciously for many years
injudiciousness n. lacking good judgment; the trait of being injudicious
injunction n. a formal command or admonition; (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
injure v. cause injuries or bodily harm to; hurt the feelings of; cause damage or affect negatively
injured adj. usually used of physical or mental injury to persons; injured soldiers; subjected to an injustice
injurious adj. having adverse effect on living things; tending to cause great harm
injuriously adv. in an injurious manner
injuriousness n. destructiveness that causes harm or injury
injury n. any physical damage to the body; an accident that results in physical damage or hurt; a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat; an act that injures someone
injustice n. an unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
ink n. a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing; dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods@v. append one's signature to; fill with ink; ink a pen
inkberry n. evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries
inkblot n. any of several plates showing blots of ink for use in psychological testing
inkhorn n. a small bottle (as of horn) for holding ink
inkle n. a linen tape used for trimming
inkling n. a slight suggestion; he had no inkling what was about to happen
inkpad n. a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
inkpot n. a bottle of ink
inkstand n. a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink
inkwell n. a small vessel holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
inky adj. of the color of black ink
inlaid adj. adorned by inlays
inland adv. towards or into the interior of a region; the town is five miles inland@adj. situated away from an area's coast or border
inlay n. (dentistry) a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place@v. decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal
inlet n. a small arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
inmarriage n. marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
inmate n. one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital); a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated; a person serving a prison sentence
inmost adj. being deepest within the self; situated or occurring farthest within
inn n. a hotel for travelers
innards n. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
innate adj. being so through innate qualities; an innate talent; not established by conditioning or learning; present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
innately adv. in an innate manner; the child is said to be innately disposed to learn language
inner adj. located inward; located or occurring within or closer to a center; an inner room; innermost or essential; the inner logic of Cubism; confined to an exclusive or group; privy to inner knowledge
innermost adj. being deepest within the self; one's innermost feelings; situated or occurring farthest within; the innermost chamber
innersole n. the inner sole of a shoe or boot
innervate v. supply nerves to (some organ or body part)
inning n. a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
innings n. the batting turn of a cricket player or team
innkeeper n. the owner or manager of an inn
innocence n. the quality of innocent naivete; the state of being free from sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil; a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; the trial established his innocence
innocense n. white and lavender to pale-blue flowers grow in perfect rings of widely spaced bands around the stems forming a kind of pagoda; California
innocent adj. free from evil or guilt; an innocent child; lacking intent or capacity to injure; an innocent prank; free from sin; lacking in sophistication or worldliness; a child's innocent stare@n. a person who lacks knowledge of evil
innocently adv. in a not unlawful manner; he claimed to have purchased the contraband innocently; in a naively innocent manner; she smiled at him innocently
innoculate v. introduce a micro-organism into; produce immunity in by inoculation
innocuous adj. not injurious to physical or mental health; unlikely to harm or disturb anyone; not causing disapproval; it was an innocuous remark; lacking intent or capacity to injure
innominate adj. having no name; anonymous
innovate v. bring something new to an environment
innovation n. a new device or process created by study and experimentation; the creation of something in the mind
innovational adj. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before; a mind so innovational, so original
innovative adj. ahead of the times; is British industry innovative enough?; being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before; stylistically innovative works
innovativeness n. originality by virtue of introducing new ideas
innovator n. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
innoxious adj. having no adverse effect
innuendo n. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
innumerable adj. too numerous to be counted; innumerable difficulties
innumerableness n. a number beyond counting
innumerate adj. lacking knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and methods
innumerous adj. too numerous to be counted
inoculate v. introduce a micro-organism into; produce immunity in by inoculation
inoculating n. the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
inoculation n. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease
inodorous adj. having no odor
inoffensive adj. not causing anger or annoyance; inoffensive behavior; morally respectable or inoffensive; giving no offense; a quiet inoffensive man; of an inoffensive substitute for offensive terminology; not offensive; an inoffensive level
inoffensively adv. in a not unpleasantly offensive manner; that wretched beast, the elephant, breathing inoffensively not a pace behind me
inoperable adj. not able to perform its normal function; not suitable for surgery; metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable
inoperative adj. not operating; an inoperative law
inopportune adj. not opportune; arrived at a most inopportune hour
inopportunely adv. at an inconvenient time; he arrived inopportunely just as we sat down for dinner
inopportuneness n. the quality of occurring at an inconvenient time
inordinate adj. beyond normal limits; a book of inordinate length
inordinately adv. extremely; she was inordinately smart
inordinateness n. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
inorganic adj. (chemistry) relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis; hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are called inorganic substances; lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms
inorganically adv. not involving carbon compounds; inorganically bound molecules
inosculation n. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
inositol n. an optically inactive alcohol that is a component of the vitamin B complex
inpatient n. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
inpour n. an inflow
inpouring n. an inflow; an inpouring of spiritual comfort@adj. that is pouring inward; inpouring throngs of immigrants
input n. signal going into an electronic system; any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
inquest n. an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
inquietude n. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
inquire v. inquire about; have a wish or desire to know something
inquirer n. someone who asks a question
inquiring adj. given to inquiry; an inquiring mind@n. a request for information
inquiringly adv. in an inquiring manner; Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly
inquiry n. a search for knowledge; an instance of questioning; a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
inquisition n. a severe interrogation
inquisitive adj. showing curiosity; if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive; inquiring or appearing to inquire; the police are proverbially inquisitive
inquisitively adv. with curiosity
inquisitiveness n. a state of active curiosity
inquisitor n. a questioner who is excessively harsh
inquisitorial adj. especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge
inquisitory adj. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
inroad n. an encroachment or intrusion; an invasion or hostile attack
inrush n. an inflow
insalubrious adj. detrimental to health
insalubrity n. the quality of being insalubrious and debilitating
insane adj. afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; was declared insane; very foolish; took insane risks behind the wheel
insanely adv. in an insane manner; she behaved insanely; (used as intensives) extremely; insanely jealous
insaneness n. obsolete terms for legal insanity
insanitary adj. not sanitary or healthful
insanity n. relatively permanent disorder of the mind
insatiable adj. impossible to satiate or satisfy; an insatiable appetite
insatiably adv. to an insatiable degree; she was insatiably hungry; in an insatiable manner; with persistence but without satisfaction; he clawed insatiably at the traditional precepts
insatiate adj. impossible to satiate or satisfy
inscribe v. write upon; engrave a pen, for example; register formally; as a participant or member; draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible; write, engrave, or print as a lasting record; mark with one's signature
inscribed adj. written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface; cut or impressed into a surface
inscription n. letters inscribed on something
inscrutability n. the quality of being impossible to investigate; the inscrutability of the future
inscrutable adj. of an obscure nature
inseam n. an inner seam of a garment or shoe
insect n. small air-breathing arthropod; has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
insectan adj. of or relating to the class Insecta
insecticide n. a chemical used to kill insects
insectifuge n. a chemical substance that repels insects
insectivore n. small insect-eating mainly nocturnal terrestrial or fossorial mammals; any organism that feeds mainly on insects
insectivorous adj. (of animals and plants) feeding on insects
insecure adj. not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way; the hinge is insecure; lacking in security or safety; his fortune was increasingly insecure; lacking self-confidence or assurance; an insecure person; not safe from attack
insecurely adv. in a tentative and self-conscious manner; she always acts very insecurely in the presence of her father; in a manner involving risk; our positions here at the university are rather insecurely supported by grant money
insecureness n. the state of being insecure
insecurity n. the state of being subject to danger or injury; the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure
inseminate v. place seeds in (the ground); introduce semen into (a female)
inseminated adj. made pregnant
insemination n. the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female
insensate adj. devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation; insentient (or insensate) stone; without compunction or human feeling; insensate destruction
insensibility n. a lack of sensibility; devoid of passion or feeling
insensible adj. incapable of physical sensation; insensible to pain; (followed by `to' or `by') unaware of or indifferent to; insensible to the suffering around him; barely able to be perceived; an almost insensible change
insensibly adv. in a numb manner; without feeling
insensitive adj. not responsive to physical stimuli; insensitive to radiation; deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive; insensitive to the needs of the patients
insensitively adv. in an insensitive manner; the police officer questioned the woman rather insensitively about the attack
insensitiveness n. the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
insensitivity n. the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
insentience n. lacking consciousness or ability to perceive sensations
insentient adj. devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation; insentient (or insensate) stone
inseparable adj. not capable of being separated; inseparable pieces of rock
inseparably adv. without possibility of separation; these two are inseparably linked
insert n. a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication; something inserted or to be inserted@v. put or introduce into the body of something; insert a picture into the text; introduce
insertion n. the act of putting one thing into another
inset v. set or place in@n. a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one; something inserted or to be inserted; a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment
inshore adv. toward the shore; we swam two miles inshore@adj. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; an inshore breeze; close to a shore; inshore fisheries
inside adj. relating to or being within or near the inner side or limit; he reached into his inside jacket pocket@n. the region that is inside of something; the inner or enclosed surface of something@adv. within a building; in winter we play inside
insider n. an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations
insidious adj. beguiling but harmful; insidious pleasures; intended to entrap; working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
insidiously adv. in a harmfully insidious manner; these drugs act insidiously
insidiousness n. subtle and cumulative harmfulness esp of a disease; the quality of being designed to entrap
insight n. clear or deep perception of a situation; a feeling of understanding; the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation; grasping the inner nature of things intuitively
insightful adj. exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception; an insightful parent
insightfulness n. shrewdness shown by keen insight
insigne n. pl. -nia or -nias; a distinguishing mark especially of authority, office, or honor; badge, emblem
insignia n. a badge worn to show official position
insignificance n. the quality of having little or no significance
insignificant adj. not large enough to consider or notice; not worthy of notice; signifying nothing; insignificant sounds; of little importance or influence or power; of minor status; a minor, insignificant bureaucrat; not important or noteworthy
insignificantly adv. in an insignificant manner; some people living insignificantly among us; not to a significant degree or amount; Our budget will only be insignificantly affected by these new cuts
insincere adj. lacking sincerity; a charming but thoroughly insincere woman
insincerely adv. without sincerity; she congratulated him somewhat insincerely
insincerity n. the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical
insinuate v. give to understand
insinuating adj. tending gradually to cause doubt, distrust, or change of outlook; insinuating remarks; winning favor and confidence by imperceptible degrees; insinuating voice
insinuatingly adv. in an insinuating manner; the art book has art to sell, insinuatingly, and for a purpose, like the American muse, which has in fact a tradition to sell, and one which doesn't exist, in painting
insinuation n. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
insipid adj. lacking taste or flavor or tang; insipid hospital food; lacking significance or impact; an insipid novel; lacking interest or significance; an insipid personality; not pleasing to the sense of taste
insipidity n. lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property
insipidly adv. in an insipid manner; insipidly expressed thoughts
insipidness n. lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property
insist v. be insistent and refuse to budge; I must insist!; beg persistently and urgently; assert to be true
insistence n. continual and persistent demands; the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; urgently demanding attention; the insistence of their hunger
insistency n. the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; urgently demanding attention
insistent adj. persistently continual; the bluejay's insistent cry; demanding attention; insistent hunger
insistently adv. in an insistent manner
insisting n. continual and persistent demands
insofar adv. to the degree or extent; insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man
insolation n. sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
insole n. the inner sole of a shoe or boot
insolence n. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties; an offensive disrespectful impudent act
insolent adj. marked by casual disrespect; unrestrained by convention or propriety
insolently adv. in an insolent manner; he had replied insolently to his superiors
insolubility n. the quality of being insoluble
insoluble adj. (of a substance) not easily dissolved; admitting of no solution or explanation; an insoluble doubt; without hope of solution; an insoluble problem
insolvable adj. not easily solved; an apparantly insolvable problem
insolvency n. lacking financial resources
insolvent adj. unable to meet or discharge financial obligations; an insolvent person@n. someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insomnia n. an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
insomniac adj. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; insomniac old people@n. someone who cannot sleep
insomuch adv. to such an extent or degree; so
insouciance n. the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
insouciant adj. marked by blithe unconcern; an utterly insouciant financial policy
inspan v. attach a yoke or harness to, as of a draft animal
inspect v. look over carefully; Please inspect your father's will carefully; come to see in an official or professional capacity; of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
inspection n. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes); a formal or official examination; the platoon stood ready for inspection
inspector n. a high ranking police officer; an investigator who observes carefully
inspectorate n. a body of inspectors
inspectorship n. the office of inspector
inspiration n. arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity; a product of your creative thinking and work; a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem; arousing to a particular emotion or action; the act of inhaling
inspirational adj. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul
inspirationally adv. in an inspiring manner, he talked inspirationally
inspiratory adj. pertaining to the drawing in phase respiration
inspire v. heighten or intensify; supply the inspiration for; serve as the inciting cause of; urge on or encourage esp. by shouts; fill with revolutionary ideas
inspired adj. of such surpassing excellence as to suggest divine inspiration; an inspired performance
inspiring adj. stimulating or exalting to the spirit
inspirit v. infuse with spirit
inspiriting adj. cheerfully encouraging
inspissation n. the act of thickening
inst adj. in or of the present month; your letter of the 10th inst
instability n. an unstable order; unreliability attributable to being unstable; a state of disequilibrium; the quality or attribute of being unstable
instal v. set up for use; place
install v. set up for use; install the washer and dryer; put into an office or a position; place
installation n. the act of installing something (as equipment); the telephone installation took only a few minutes; something created to provide a particular service; a formal entry into a position or office
installing n. the act of installing something (as equipment)
installment n. a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals; a part of a broadcast serial; a part of a published serial; the act of installing something (as equipment)
instalment n. a part of a broadcast serial; a part of a published serial
instance n. an occurrence of something; another instance occurred yesterday; a single item of information that is representative of a type@v. clarify by giving an example of
instancy n. the quickness of action or occurrence; the instancy of modern communication; urgently demanding attention; he pressed his demand with considerable instancy
instant n. a very short time; a particular point in time@adj. occurring with no delay; instant gratification; in or of the present month; demanding attention; an instant need
instantaneous adj. occurring with no delay; relief was instantaneous
instantaneously adv. without any delay
instanter adv. at once; instantly
instantly adv. without delay; with no time intervening; without any delay
instar n. an insect or other arthropod between molts
instate v. to establish in a rank or office; install
instauration n. starting something for the first time
instead adv. in place of, or as an alternative to; Felix became a herpetologist instead; on the contrary
instep n. the arch of the foot; the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the instep
instigant n. someone who deliberately foments trouble
instigate v. provoke or stir up; serve as the inciting cause of
instigation n. the verbal act of urging on; deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
instigative adj. arousing to action or rebellion
instigator n. someone who deliberately foments trouble; she was the instigator of their quarrel; a person who initiates a course of action
instil v. enter drop by drop, as of medication into an eye
instill v. impart gradually; enter drop by drop, as of medication into an eye; make a deep and indelible impression on someone; teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions; infuse, as with a certain quality
instillation n. the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
instillator n. medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by drop
instilling n. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
instillment n. the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
instilment n. the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
instinct adj. (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated; words instinct with love@n. inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli: the spawning instinct in salmon
instinctive adj. prompted by instinct; an instinctive fear of snakes; unthinking; as if prompted by instinct; an instinctive mistrust of bureaucrats
instinctively adv. as a matter of instinct; he instinctively grabbed the knife
instinctual adj. prompted by instinct; instinctual behavior
institute n. an association organized to promote art or science or education@v. set up or lay the groundwork for; advance or set forth in court; , institute proceedings
institution n. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose; a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated
institutional adj. relating to or constituting or involving an institution; institutional policy; organized as or forming an institution; institutional religion
institutionally adv. by an institution; institutionally controlled
instroke n. the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
instruct v. impart skills or knowledge to; is not standard; give instructions or directions for some task; make aware of
instructed adj. (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction
instruction n. a message describing how something is to be done; activities that impart knowledge; the profession of a teacher; (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
instructional adj. of or relating to or used in instruction; instructional aids
instructions n. a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
instructive adj. serving to instruct of enlighten or inform; tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
instructively adv. in an informative manner
instructor n. a person whose occupation is teaching
instructorship n. the position of instructor
instructress n. a woman instructor
instrument n. a device that requires skill for proper use; the means whereby something is accomplished; my greed was the instrument of my destruction or; a person used by another to gain an end@v. write an instrumental score for
instrumental n. the case indicating the instrument used in performing the action of the verb@adj. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments; instrumental compositions; serving or acting as a means or aid
instrumentalist n. someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
instrumentality n. a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose; the quality of being instrumental for some purpose; an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
instrumentate v. write an instrumental score for
instrumentation n. an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end; the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
insubordinate adj. not submissive to authority; a history of insubordinate behavior; disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
insubordination n. defiance of authority; an insubordinate act
insubstantial adj. lacking material form or substance; unreal; as insubstantial as a dream; lacking in nutritive value
insubstantially adv. lacking expression or fullness; the finale of the symphony was played just a shade too fast and not quite insubstantially enough to convey the full, hollow horror of its implications
insufferable adj. used of persons or their behavior; insufferable insolence
insufficiency n. a lack of competence; (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally; lack of an adequate quantity or number
insufficient adj. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; insufficient funds
insufficiently adv. to an insufficient degree; he was insufficiently prepared
insufflation n. (medical) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity); an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
insulant n. an insulating material
insular adj. relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island; insular territories; suggestive of the isolated life of an island; narrowly restricted in outlook or scope; insular attitudes toward foreigners
insularism n. the state of being insulated
insularity n. the state of being insulated
insulate v. protect from heat, cold, noise, etc. by surrounding with insulating material; place or set apart
insulation n. the state of being insulated; an insulating material; the act of insulating for the purposes of protecting something
insulator n. a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
insulin n. hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates carbohydrate metabolism by controlling blood glucose levels
insult v. treat, mention, or speak to rudely@n. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of an affront; turning his back on me was a deliberate insult
insulted adj. treated with insolent and rude language especially openly and intentionally
insulting adj. expressing offensive reproach; expressing extreme contempt
insultingly adv. in a disrespectful and insulting manner; he behaves insultingly toward his parents; in an unfair and insulting manner
insuperable adj. impossible to surmount; incapable of being surmounted or excelled; insuperable odds
insuperably adv. to an insuperable degree; these various courses all seemed insuperably difficult to the student
insupportable adj. incapable of being justified or explained
insurable adj. capable of being or proper to be insured against loss, damage, or death
insurance n. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company; written contract or certificate of insurance; protection against future loss
insure v. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; make certain of; protect by insurance; take out insurance for
insured adj. covered by insurance; an insured risk
insurer n. a financial institution that sells insurance
insurgency n. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
insurgent n. a person who takes part in a rebellion in the hope of improving conditions; a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment@adj. in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurmountable adj. not capable of being surmounted or overcome; insurmountable disadvantages; impossible to surmount
insurrection n. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
insurrectional adj. of or relating to or given to insurrection
insurrectionary adj. of or relating to or given to insurrection
insurrectionist n. a person who takes part in a rebellion in the hope of improving conditions
insusceptible adj. not susceptible to
intact adj. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; fought to keep the union intact; not impaired or diminished in any way; emerged from the trial with his prestige intact
intactness n. the state of being unimpaired
intaglio n. a sunken or depressed engraving or carving
intake n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating); an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
intangibility n. the quality of being intangible
intangible adj. (of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value; intangible assets such as good will@n. an asset that is saleable though not material or physical
intangibleness n. the quality of being intangible
integer n. any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero
integral n. the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)@adj. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
integrally adv. in an integral manner
integrate v. make into a whole or make part of a whole; open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups; become one; become integrated; The students at this school integrate immediately, despite their different backgrounds
integrated adj. formed or united into a whole; formed into a whole or introduced into another entity; an integrated Europe; not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups; integrated schools
integrating n. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
integration n. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community; the act of combining into an integral whole; an operation used in the calculus whereby the integral of a function is determined
integrative adj. tending to combine and coordinate diverse elements into a whole; tending to consolidate
integrator n. for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure
integrity n. an unreduced or unbroken completeness or totality; moral soundness
integument n. an outer protective covering such as a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell
intellect n. knowledge and intellectual ability; he has a keen intellect; the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; a person who uses the mind creatively
intellection n. the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully)
intellectual adj. of or relating to the intellect; his intellectual career; associated with or requiring the use of the mind; intellectual problems; appealing to or using the intellect@n. a person who uses the mind creatively
intellectualism n. devotion to the exercise of intellect or to intellectual pursuits
intellectually adv. in an intellectual manner; intellectually gifted children
intelligence n. the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience; a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting intelligence
intelligent adj. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree; is there intelligent life in the universe?; possessing sound knowledge; exercising or showing good judgment; an intelligent solution
intelligently adv. in an intelligent manner; she acted intelligently in this difficult situation
intelligentsia n. an educated and intellectual elite
intelligibility n. language that can be understood
intelligible adj. capable of being apprehended or understood; well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly; intelligible pronunciation
intelligibly adv. in an intelligible manner; the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly
intemperance n. the quality of being intemperate; consumption of alcoholic drinks; immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites
intemperate adj. (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; an intemperate climate; excessive in behavior; intemperate rage; given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
intemperately adv. indulging excessively
intemperateness n. consumption of alcoholic drinks; immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites
intend v. have in mind as a purpose; design or destine; mean or intend to express or convey; what do his words intend?; denote or connote
intendant n. a governor or similar administrative official especially under the French, Spanish, or Portuguese monarchies
intended adj. intentional or planned; your intended trip abroud; future; betrothed; his intended bride
intense adj. in an extreme degree; intense heat; extremely sharp or intense; intense itching and burning; (of color) having the highest saturation; intense blue
intensely adv. in an intense manner; he worked intensely
intensification n. action that makes something more intense
intensified adj. made more intense; the intensified scrutiny of the candidate's background
intensifier n. a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies; `up' in `finished up' is an intensifier
intensify v. increase in extent or intensity; make more intense, stronger, or more marked; , ,; become more intense
intensifying adj. increasing in strength or intensity
intension n. what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
intensional adj. (logic) used of the set of attributes that distinguish the referents of a given word
intensity n. a measure of the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation); he adjusted the intensity of the sound; high level or degree; the property of being intense
intensive adj. characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; the questioning was intensive; tending to give force or emphasis@n. a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
intensively adv. in an intensive manner; he studied the snake intensively
intensiveness n. high level or degree; the property of being intense
intent adj. directed with intense concentration; an intent gaze; wholly absorbed as in thought@n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or guides your planned actions; his intent was to provide a new translation
intention n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or guides your planned actions; (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
intentional adj. by conscious design or purpose; intentional damage; done or made or performed with purpose and intent; done by design; the insult was intentional
intentionality n. expressive of intentions
intentionally adv. with intention; in an intentional manner; he used that word intentionally
intently adv. with strained or eager attention; listened intently
intentness n. the quality of being intent and concentrated; the intentness of his gaze
inter v. place in a grave or tomb@adj. (prefix) between or among or in the midst of
interact v. act together or towards others or with others; He should interact more with his colleagues
interaction n. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting; (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons
interactional adj. capable of acting on or influencing each other
interactive adj. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more); capable of acting on or influencing each other
interbrain n. the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon
interbred adj. produced by crossbreeding; bred of parents of different races or strains; bred of closely related parents
interbreed v. breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
interbreeding n. the act of mixing different breeds of animals; reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)
intercalary adj. added or having an addition to make the calender year correspond to the solar year; Feb. 29 is an intercalary day
intercalate v. insert (days) in a calendar
intercalation n. an insertion into a calendar
intercede v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
intercellular adj. (biology) located between cells
intercept n. the value at which a line intersects a coordinate axis@v. seize on its way, such as a letter; intercept a messenger; tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
interception n. the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
interceptor n. a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
intercession n. a prayer to God on behalf of another person; the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute)
interchange n. a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams; mutual interaction@v. give to, and receive from, one another; cause to change places, as of parts, for example
interchangeable adj. of or relating to or suggestive of complementation; interchangeable electric outlets
interchangeably adv. in an interchangeable manner; these terms can be used interchangeably
interchurch adj. occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations; interchurch aid
intercollegiate adj. used of competition between colleges or universities; intercollegiate basketball
intercom n. a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
intercommunion n. participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
interconnect v. be interconnected, afford passage, as of rooms; cause to be interconnecting
interconnected adj. reciprocally connected; operating as a unit
interconnection n. a state of being connected reciprocally
intercontinental adj. extending among or carried on between continents; intercontinental trade; capable of traveling between continents; intercontinental missile
intercostal n. muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration@adj. (anatomy) located or occurring between the ribs; intercostal muscles
intercourse n. communication between individuals; the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
intercrossed adj. produced by crossbreeding
intercultural adj. occurring between or relating to two or more cultures
interdenominational adj. involving or occurring between different denominations
interdepartmental adj. carried on between or involving different departments (as of a college)
interdepend v. be connected
interdependence n. a reciprocal relation between interdependent individuals or groups
interdependency n. a reciprocal relation between interdependent individuals or groups
interdependent adj. mutually dependent
interdict n. an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district@v. destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
interdiction n. authoritative prohibition; a decree that prohibits something
interdisciplinary adj. involving two or more academic disciplines
interest v. excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of; be on the mind of@n. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; an interest in music
interested adj. having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern; an interested audience; involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; the interested parties met to discuss the business
interestedness n. the state of being interested
interesting adj. arousing or holding the attention
interestingly adv. in an interesting manner
interestingness n. the power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
interface n. (physical chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
interfacial adj. relating to or situated at an interface; an interfacial layer
interfaith adj. involving persons of different religious faiths; an interfaith marriage
interfere v. come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle; get involved, usually so as to hinder or halt an action
interference n. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries; the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding; electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
interfering n. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding@adj. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; an interfering old woman
interferometer n. any instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
interferon n. a protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
interfuse v. to combine by fusing; blend; infuse; pervade, permeate
intergalactic adj. between or among galaxies
interim n. the time between one event, process, or period and another@adj. serving during an intermediate interval of time; an interim agreement
interior n. the region that is inside of something@adj. situated within or suitable for inside a building; an interior scene; inside the country; located inward; inside and toward a center; interior regions of the earth
interiorise v. incorporate within oneself; in psychology
interiorize v. incorporate within oneself; in psychology
interject v. to insert between other elements
interjection n. an abrupt emphatic exclamation; an action or remark that interrupts
interlace v. twine or twist together; hold in a locking position
interlaced adj. having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
interlacing adj. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
interlanguage n. a language used for international communication
interlard v. introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
interlayer n. a layer placed between other layers
interleaf n. a usually blank leaf inserted between two leaves of a book
interleave v. provide with blank leaves, as of books; intersperse the sectors on the concentric magnetic circular patterns written on a computer disk surface to guide the storing and recording of data
interline v. to insert between lines already written or printed; to insert something between the lines of; interline a page; interline v. to provide (as a coat) with an interlining
interlineal adj. written between lines of text
interlinear adj. written between lines of text
interlingua n. a language used for international communication
interlining n. a lining (as of a coat) between the ordinary lining and the outside fabric
interlink v. be interconnected, afford passage, as of rooms; cause to be interconnecting
interlinking adj. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
interlobular adj. between lobes or lobules
interlock v. coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively; hold in a locking position; become engaged or intermeshed with one another@n. the act of interlocking or meshing
interlocking n. contact by fitting together; the act of interlocking or meshing; an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check@adj. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
interlocutor n. the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk; a person who takes part in a conversation
interlocutory adj. consisting of dialogue
interlope v. encroach on the rights of others, as in trading without a proper license
interloper n. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
interlude n. an intervening period or episode; a brief show (music or dance etc) performed between the sections of another performance@v. occur as an interlude; perform an interlude, as on a musical instrument
interlunar adj. relating to the interval between the old and new moon when the moon is invisible
intermarriage n. marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law; marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
intermarry v. marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group
intermeddle v. meddle, interfere
intermediary n. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
intermediate n. a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained@adj. lying between two extremes in time or space or degree; going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands
intermediately adv. to an intermediate degree; intermediately hot
intermediation n. the act of mediating
intermediator n. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
interment n. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
intermeshed adj. caught as if in a mesh; (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting; intermeshed twin rotors
intermezzo n. a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony; a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera
interminable adj. tiresomely long; seemingly without end; an interminable sermon
interminably adv. all the time; seemingly without stopping; a theological student with whom I argued interminably
intermingle v. combine into one; We don't intermingle much
intermingled adj. caused to combine or unite
intermission n. the act of suspending activity temporarily; a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermit v. cease an action temporarily
intermittence n. the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
intermittency n. the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
intermittent adj. stopping and starting at irregular intervals; intermittent rain showers; stopping and starting at regular intervals
intermittently adv. in an intermittent manner; intermittently we questioned the barometer
intermix v. combine into one
intermixture n. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
intermolecular adj. existing or acting between molecules; intermolecular forces
intermural adj. between two or more institutions etc; an intermural track meet
intern n. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)@v. work as an intern
internal adj. happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface; internal organs; occurring within an institution or community; inside the country; the nation's internal politics; located inward
internalise v. incorporate within oneself; in psychology
internalization n. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
internalize v. incorporate within oneself; in psychology
internally adv. on or from the inside; an internally controlled environment
international adj. concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations; international affairs; from or between other countries; international trade
internationalism n. a policy of political and economic cooperation among nations; an attitude favoring such a policy
internationalize v. to make international; especially to place under international control
internationally adv. throughout the world; She is internationally known
interne n. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
internecine adj. (of conflict) within a group or organization; an internecine feud among proxy holders; characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides; internecine war
internee n. a person who is interned
internet n. worldwide network of computer computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
internist n. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
internment n. confinement during wartime; the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison); placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
internship n. the position of intern
internuncio n. (Roman Catholic) a diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio
interoception n. sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body
interoceptive adj. of or relating to interoception
interoffice adj. functioning or communicating between the offices of an organization; an interoffice memo
interpellate v. question formally about policy or government business
interpellation n. a procedure (in some parliaments) of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
interpenetrate v. penetrate mutually or be interlocked; The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot
interpersonal adj. occurring among or involving several people; interpersonal situations in which speech occurs
interphone n. a telephone system linking different rooms in a building or ship etc
interplanetary adj. between or among planets; interplanetary travel
interplay n. reciprocal action and reaction
interpolate v. estimate the value of; in mathematics; insert words into texts
interpolation n. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known; an action or remark that interrupts
interpose v. be or come between; introduce; to insert between other elements; get involved, usually so as to hinder or halt an action
interposition n. an action or remark that interrupts; the act of interposing one thing between or among others
interpret v. make sense of; assign a meaning to; give an interpretation or explanation to; give an interpretation or rendition of; create an image or likeness of; render into another language; make sense of a language
interpretable adj. capable of being understood
interpretation n. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something; the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; an explanation resulting from interpreting something
interpretative adj. that provides interpretation
interpreted adj. understood in a certain way; made sense of; an open door interpreted as an invitation
interpreter n. someone who mediates between speakers of different languages; someone who uses art to represent something; his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature; an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
interpreting n. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
interpretive adj. that provides interpretation
interracial adj. involving or existing between two or more races; interracial neighborhoods; involving or composed of different races; interracial schools
interracially adv. by race; interracially restrictive
interred adj. placed in a grave
interregnum n. the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
interrelate v. be in a relationship with
interrelated adj. reciprocally connected
interrelation n. mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness
interrogate v. pose a series of questions to
interrogation n. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; formal systematic questioning
interrogative adj. (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood; not all questions have an interrogative construction; relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation@n. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
interrogatively adv. in a questioning format; with curiosity
interrogator n. a questioner who is excessively harsh
interrogatory adj. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
interrupt v. make a break in; We interrupt the program for the following messages; destroy the peace or tranquility of; Don't interrupt me when I'm reading; interfere in someone else's activity; Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
interrupted adj. discontinued temporarily; we resumed the interrupted discussion; intermittently stopping and starting; fitful (or interrupted) sleep
interrupter n. a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
interruption n. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; some occurrence that interrupts; the telephone is an annoying interruption; a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
interscholastic adj. used of competition or cooperation between secondary schools
interschool adj. used of competition or cooperation between secondary schools
intersect v. meet at a point
intersectant adj. crossed or intersected in the form of an X
intersecting adj. crossed or intersected in the form of an X
intersection n. a point where lines intersect; a place where one street or road crosses another; a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations
intersexual adj. existing or occurring between the sexes; having sexual characteristics intermediate between those of male and female
interspecies adj. arising or occurring between species
interspecific adj. arising or occurring between species; an interspecific hybrid
interspersal n. the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things
intersperse v. place at intervals in or among; intersperse exclamation marks ina the text; introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
interspersion n. the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; the interspersion of illustrations in the text
interstate adj. involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the US; interstate highways
interstellar adj. between or among stars; the density of hydrogen in interplanetary and interstellar space
interstice n. a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; small opening between things
interstitial adj. of or relating to interstices
interstratify v. arrange rocks in alternating strata, in geology
intertidal adj. of or relating to the littoral area above the low-tide mark
intertribal adj. between or among tribes; intertribal warfare
intertwine v. twine or twist together; intertwine the threads; make lacework by knotting or looping; make a loop in, as of rope or string
intertwined adj. twined or twisted together
intertwist v. intertwine
interurban adj. going between or connecting cities or towns
interval n. a definite length of time marked off by two instants; a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints; the distance between things; the difference in pitch between two notes
intervene v. get involved, usually so as to hinder or halt an action; Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?
intervening adj. occurring or falling between events or points in time; so much had happened during the intervening years; standing between or separating two objects or areas; Paris--where the same city lies on both sides of an intervening river
intervention n. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute); a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
interventionism n. interference by one country in the political affairs of another -- interventionist n. or adj.
intervertebral adj. pertaining to the space between two vertebrae
interview n. the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists@v. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
interviewee n. a person who is interviewed
interviewer n. a person who conducts an interview
interweave v. interlace as if weaving
interwoven adj. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
intestate adj. (law) having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will; he died intestate
intestinal adj. of or relating to or inside the intestines; intestinal disease
intestine n. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
inti n. the basic unit of money in Peru
intima n. the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel)
intimacy n. close or warm friendship; the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy; a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship; a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
intimal adj. of or relating to the intima
intimate v. give to understand; imply as a possibility@adj. very close in friendship or affection; an intimate friendship; showing profound and detailed knowledge and understanding as from long study@n. someone to whom private matters are confided
intimately adv. in a close manner; the two phenomena are intimately connected; with great or especially intimate knowledge
intimation n. an indirect suggestion; a slight suggestion
intimidate v. make timid or fearful; to compel or deter by or as if by threats
intimidated adj. made timid or fearful as by threats; frightened into submission or compliance
intimidating adj. discouraging through fear
intimidation n. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something; the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.; the feeling of being intimidated
intinction n. the administration of the sacrament of Communion by dipping the bread in the wine and giving it to the communicant
into prep. to the inside of; ran into the house; to the state, condition, or form of; got into trouble; against; ran into a wall
intolerable adj. impossible to tolerate or endure; an intolerable degree of sentimentality; completely unacceptable; this noise is intolerable
intolerably adv. to an unacceptable degree
intolerance n. impatience with annoyances: his intolerance of interruptions; unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
intolerant adj. unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion; narrow-minded about cherished opinions
intolerantly adv. showing intolerance; in an narrow-minded manner
intonate v. speak carefully, with rising and falling pitch; recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant
intonation n. rise and fall of the voice pitch; the act of singing in a monotonous tone
intone v. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant; speak carefully, with rising and falling pitch
intoned adj. uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting; their chantlike intoned prayers
intoxicant n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; a drug that can produce a state of intoxication@adj. able to intoxicate
intoxicate v. fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; make drunk (with alcoholic drinks); have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
intoxicated adj. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors; as if under the influence of alcohol; felt intoxicated by her success
intoxicating adj. able to intoxicate; extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
intoxication n. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
intra adj. (prefix) within; e.g.
intracellular adj. (biology) located or occurring within a cell or cells; intracellular fluid
intracranial adj. within the skull
intractability n. the trait of being hard to influence or control
intractable adj. not tractable; difficult to manage or mold; an intractable disposition
intractableness n. the trait of being hard to influence or control
intracutaneous adj. relating to areas between the layers of the skin
intradermal adj. relating to areas between the layers of the skin; an intradermal injection
intradermally adv. into the skin
intradermic adj. relating to areas between the layers of the skin
intrados n. the interior curve of an arch
intragroup adj. occurring within an institution or community; intragroup squabbling within the corporation
intralinguistic adj. within a particular language; intralinguistic variation
intralobular adj. inside lobes or lobules
intramural adj. carried on within the bounds of an institution or community; most of the students participated actively in the college's intramural sports program
intramuscular adj. within a muscle; an intramuscular injection
intramuscularly adv. in an intramuscular way; administer the drug intramuscularly
intransigeance n. intransigence
intransigence n. the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
intransigency n. the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
intransigent adj. not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course; unsusceptible to persuasion; an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendancy
intransitive adj. (grammar) designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object
intransitively adv. in an intransitive manner; you can use the verb `drink' intransitively, without a direct object
intransitivity n. the grammatical relation created by an intransitive verb
intransitivize v. intransitivize; removing the object will intransitivize the verbs
intrapulmonary adj. being or occuring within a lung
intrasentential adj. of or relating to constituents within a sentence; intrasentential co-occurrence
intraspecies adj. arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
intraspecific adj. arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species; intraspecific competition
intrastate adj. relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state; intrastate as well as interstate commerce
intrauterine adj. within the womb
intravenous adj. within or by means of a vein; an intravenous inflammation
intravenously adv. in an intravenous manner; the patient had to be fed intravenously
intrench v. fix firmly or securely
intrenchment n. an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
intrepid adj. invulnerable to fear or intimidation; intrepid pioneers
intrepidity n. resolute courageousness
intrepidly adv. without fear
intricacy n. marked by elaborately complex detail
intricate adj. highly involved or intricate; an intricate labyrinth of refined phraseology; marked by complexity and richness of detail; intricate needlework
intricately adv. with elaboration
intrigue n. covert and involved plotting to achieve your ends; a clandestine love affair@v. cause to be interested or curious; form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
intriguing adj. disturbingly provocative; an intriguing smile; capable of arousing interest or curiosity; our team came up with some most intriguing finds
intrinsic adj. belonging to a thing by its very nature; (anatomy) situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts; intrinsic muscles
intrinsical adj. belonging to a thing by its very nature
intrinsically adv. with respect to its inherent nature
intro n. formally making a person known to another or to the public; a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music
introduce v. make known; bring something new to an environment; introduce; bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment; bring in or establish; introduce a new rule; put or introduce into the body of something
introduction n. the act of beginning something new; the first section of a communication; formally making a person known to another or to the public; a basic or elementary instructional text
introductory adj. serving to open or begin; began the slide show with some introductory remarks; serving as a base or starting point; an introductory art course; serving as an introduction or preface
introject n. (psychoanalysis) a parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized@v. incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
introjected adj. (psychology) incorporated unconsciously into your own psyche
introjection n. (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego
intromission n. the act of putting one thing into another
intromit v. -mitted; -mitting; to send or put in; insert -- intromission n.
introspect v. reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
introspection n. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
introspective adj. examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
introversion n. an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings
introversive adj. (psychology) directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
introvert adj. characterized by introversion@n. a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts@v. fold inwards, of certain animals' organs; turn inside
introverted adj. examining own sensory and perceptual experiences; characterized by introversion
introvertish adj. somewhat introverted
introvertive adj. characterized by introversion
intrude v. enter uninvited; enter unlawfully on someone's property; thrust oneself in as if by force; The colors don't intrude on the viewer
intruder n. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
intruding adj. projecting inward
intrusion n. any entry into an area not previously occupied; entrance by force or without permission or welcome; entry to another's property without right or permission
intrusive adj. tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); she felt her presence there was intrusive; (geology) of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock; thrusting inward; an intrusive arm of the sea
intrusiveness n. aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding--by advancing oneself or one's ideas without invitation
intrust v. To confer a trust upon
intuit v. know or grasp by intuition or feeling
intuition n. instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes); an impression that something might be the case; he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
intuitionism n. the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition
intuitionist adj. of or relating to intuitionism
intuitive adj. derived from or prompted by a natural tendency; an intuitive perception; obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
intuitively adv. in an intuitive manner; inventors seem to have chosen intuitively a combination of explosive and aggressive sounds as warning signals to be used on automobiles
intumesce v. enlarge, swell -- intumescence n. -- intumescent adj.
intumescence n. swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion); the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
intumescency n. swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion); the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
intussusception n. the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
inula n. any plant of the genus Inula
inulin n. used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function
inunction n. anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
inundate v. fill beyond capacity; fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; fill or cover completely, usually with water
inundated adj. rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; felt inundated with work; covered with water; inundated farmlands
inundation n. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
inure v. cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
inured adj. made tough by habitual exposure
inurn v. to enclose in an urn; entomb
inutile adj. not worth using
inutility n. the quality of having to practical use
invade v. march aggressively into another's territory; to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate : This does not allow the mystery to invade us.
invader n. someone who enters by force in order to conquer
invading adj. involving invasion or aggressive attack
invaginate v. fold inwards, of certain animals' organs
invagination n. the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invalid v. force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen; injure permanently@n. someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury@adj. having no cogency or legal force; invalid reasoning; no longer valid; the license is invalid
invalidate v. declare invalid; of cheques or tickets; show to be invalid; take away the legal force of or render ineffective
invalidated adj. deprived of legal force
invalidating adj. establishing as invalid or untrue
invalidation n. a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc)
invalidism n. chronic ill health
invalidity n. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses
invalidness n. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses
invaluable adj. having incalculable monetary worth
invaluableness n. the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
invariability n. a quality of uniformity and lack of variation; the quality of being resistant to variation
invariable adj. not liable to or capable of change; an invariable temperature
invariableness n. the quality of being resistant to variation
invariably adv. in an invariable manner; invariably, he would forget his keys
invariance n. the quality of being resistant to variation
invariant adj. (mathematics) unaffected by a designated operation or transformation; persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature
invasion n. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder; any entry into an area not previously occupied; an invasion of tourists
invasive adj. (medicine) relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision; marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; invasive cancer cells; involving invasion or aggressive attack; invasive war
invective n. the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will; rancor
inveigh v. complain bitterly
inveigle v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
invent v. come up with; make up something artificial or untrue
invented adj. formed or conceived by the imagination
invention n. the creation of something in the mind; a new device or process created by study and experimentation; the act of inventing
inventive adj. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action; had an inventive turn of mind
inventively adv. in an inventive manner; Picasso's liberated shapes and excitingly applied and inventively combined colours
inventiveness n. the power of creative imagination
inventor n. someone who is the first to think of or make something
inventory n. a detailed list of all the items in stock; the merchandise that a shop has on hand; they carried a vast inventory of hardware
inventorying n. making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand
inverness n. a loose belted coat having a cape with a close round collar
inverse adj. inversely related; 1/2 is the inverse of 2@n. (math) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the inverse of 7 is 1/7; something inverted in sequence or character or effect
inversely adv. in an inverse or contrary manner; inversely related
inversion n. the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer; the reversal of the normal order of words; turning upside down; the act of turning inside out
invert v. make an inversion (in a musical composition); turn inside out or upside down
invertebrate n. any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification@adj. (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column; worms are an example of invertebrate animals
inverted adj. being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed; a quotation mark is sometimes called an inverted comma; (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
inverter n. converts direct current into alternating current
invest v. make an investment; give qualities or abilities to; furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors; provide with power and authority; place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
invested adj. officially endowed with authority or power
investigate v. investigate scientifically: Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese; conduct an inquiry of
investigating n. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
investigation n. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
investigative adj. designed to find information or ascertain facts; investigative reporting
investigator n. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research; someone who investigates; a police officer who investigates crimes
investigatory adj. designed to find information or ascertain facts
investing n. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
investiture n. the ceremony of installing a new monarch
investment n. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit; money that is invested with an expectation of profit; outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism
investor n. someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
inveterate adj. having a habit of long standing
inveterately adv. in a habitual and long-standing manner
invidia n. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
invidious adj. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; invidious comparisons
invidiously adv. in a manner arousing resentment
invigilate v. as of students taking an exam, to prevent cheating
invigilation n. (British) keeping watch over examination candidates to prevent cheating
invigilator n. (British) someone who watches examination candidates to prevent cheating
invigorate v. heighten or intensify; give life or energy to; make lively; impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
invigorated adj. with restored energy
invigorating adj. imparting strength and vitality; the invigorating mountain air
invigoration n. the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
invincibility n. the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
invincible adj. incapable of being overcome or subdued; an invincible army
invincibly adv. in an invincible manner; invincibly, the troops moved forward
inviolable adj. that cannot be transgressed or dishonored; the person of the king is inviolable; able to withstand attack; fortifications that made the frontier inviolable; must be kept sacred; not capable of being violated or infringed
inviolate adj. (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken; must be kept sacred
invisibility n. the quality of not being perceivable by the eye
invisible adj. impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye; the invisible man; not prominent or readily noticeable; the invisible man
invisibleness n. the quality of not being perceivable by the eye
invisibly adv. without being seen; these organisms enter the body invisibly
invitation adj. only invitees are welcome@n. a formal request to participate or be present; the act of enticing or alluring; she was an invitation to trouble
invitational adj. only invitees are welcome; an invitational tournament
invitatory adj. conveying an invitation; a brief invitatory note
invite v. increase the likelihood of; invite criticism; invite someone to one's house; Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?; give rise to a desire; ask someone in a friendly way to do something@n. a colloquial expression for invitation
invited adj. done by invitation; freely permitted or invited; invited guests
invitee n. a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
inviting adj. attractive and tempting; an inviting offer
invitingly adv. in a tantalizing manner
invocation n. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service; the act of appealing for help
invoice n. a statement of money owed for goods or services@v. send an invoice to
invoke v. evoke or call forth; cite as an authority
involucrate adj. (botany) having an involucre
involucre n. a highly conspicuous bract or bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence
involuntarily adv. against your will; he was involuntarily held against his will
involuntary adj. not subject to the control of the will; involuntary manslaughter; (physiology) controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; involuntary muscles
involute adj. (botany) especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward; (of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured
involution n. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power; the act of enfolding something
involve v. connect closely and often incriminatingly; engage as a participant; Don't involve me in your family affairs!; have as a necessary feature or consequence; entail; require as useful, just, or proper; contain as a part; wrap
involved adj. connected by participation or association or use; we accomplished nothing, simply because of the large number of people involved; entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire; the difficulties in which the question is involved
involvement n. sharing the activities of a group; a connection of inclusion or containment; he escaped involvement in the accident; a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
invulnerability n. having the strength to withstand attack; the property of being invulnerable; the property of being incapable of being hurt (physically or emotionally)
invulnerable adj. immune to attack; impregnable; gunners raked the beach from invulnerable positions on the cliffs
inward adv. toward the center or interior; to or toward the inside of@adj. relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts; a concern with inward reflections; directed or moving inward or toward a center; inward flood of capital
inwardly adv. with respect to private feelings; inwardly, she was raging
inwardness n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values: the sensitiveness of James's characters, their seeming inwardness
inwards adv. to or toward the inside of; toward the center or interior; move the needle further inwards!
inweave v. weave together into a fabric or design
inwrought adj. having a decorative pattern worked or woven in; an inwrought design
iodide n. a salt or ester of hydriodic acid
iodin n. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
iodinate v. cause to combine with iodine; iodinate thyroxine
iodinated adj. treated with iodine
iodinating adj. (chemistry) combining or causing to combine with iodine; the active iodinating species
iodination n. the substitution or addition of iodine atoms in organic compounds
iodine n. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
iodise v. treat with iodine
iodize v. treat with iodine; iodize salt
iodized adj. treated with iodine; iodized salt
iodocompound n. a compound containing the covalent iodine radical
iodoform n. a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
iodoprotein n. a protein that contains iodine
iodothyronine n. thyronine with iodine added
iodotyrosine n. tyrosine with iodine added
ion n. an electrically charged particle; an atom that has lost one or more of its electrons
ionate v. add ions to
ionic adj. containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions; ionic charge; (architecture) an order of classical Greek architecture
ionization n. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas
ionize v. convert into ions; in physics or chemistry
ionized adj. converted totally or partly into ions
ionosphere n. the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons
iota n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount; the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet
ipecac n. a medication used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
ipsilateral adj. on or relating to the same side (of the body)
ira n. belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
irascibility n. a feeling of resentful anger
irascible adj. quickly aroused to anger; characterized by anger; an irascible response
irate adj. feeling or showing extreme anger; irate protesters
irately adv. in an irate manner; `Get out,' he shouted irately
ire n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance; belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
ireful adj. feeling or showing extreme anger; ireful words
irenic adj. conducive to peace; irenic without being namby-pamby
iridaceous adj. of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Iridaceae
iridesce v. be iridescent
iridescence n. the visual property of something having a milky brightness
iridescent adj. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent; having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; an iridescent oil slick
iridic adj. of or containing iridium; of or relating to the iris of the eye
iridium n. a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium
iridocyclitis n. inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
iridokeratitis n. inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
iris n. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals; muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil; it forms the colored portion of the eye
irk v. irritate or vex
irksome adj. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
iron adj. extremely robust@v. press and smooth with a heated iron@n. a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament
ironbound adj. harsh, rugged; stern, rigorous
ironclad adj. inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable; an ironclad rule; without flaws or loopholes; an ironclad contract
ironed adj. (of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
ironic adj. humorously sarcastic or mocking; an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely
ironical adj. characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely; humorously sarcastic or mocking; an ironical smile
ironically adv. contrary to plan or expectation; ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan; in an ironic manner; she began to mimic him ironically
ironing n. clothes or linens that are to be (or have been) ironed; the work of ironing washed clothes
ironist n. uses ridicule irony sarcasm
ironlike adj. exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron; ironlike determination
ironmonger n. someone who sells hardware; in England they call a hardwareman an ironmonger
ironmongery n. a store selling hardware; in England they call a hardware store and ironmongery
irons n. metal shackles; for hands or legs
ironshod adj. shod or cased with iron; ironshod hooves
ironside n. a man of great strength or bravery
irontree n. a small slow-growing deciduous tree of northern Iran having a low domed shape
ironware n. artifacts (tools or implements) made of metal
ironweed n. any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
ironwood n. handsome East Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties
ironwork n. work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc); the houses had much ornamental ironwork
ironworker n. a person who makes articles of iron
ironworks n. the place where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made
irony n. witty language used to convey insults or scorn; irony is wasted on the stupid; incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated
irradiate v. give spiritual insight to; in religion; cast rays of light upon; expose to radiation; irradiate food
irradiation n. the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to radiation
irrate v. surge in numbers, as of populations
irrational adj. not consistent with or using reason; irrational fears; (math) real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers; irrational numbers
irrationality n. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding
irrationally adv. in an irrational manner; they acted irrationally
irreality n. the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact
irreclaimable adj. insusceptible of reform; vicious irreclaimable boys
irreconcilable adj. impossible to reconcile; irreconcilable differences
irrecoverable adj. incapable of being recovered or regained
irredeemable adj. insusceptible of reform; irredeemable sinners; (of paper money) not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder
irredenta n. a region that is related ethnically or historically to one country but is controlled politically by another
irredentism n. the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
irredentist n. an advocate of irredentism
irreducible adj. incapable of being made smaller or simpler; an irreducible minimum
irrefragable adj. impossible to deny or refute; inviolable
irrefutable adj. impossible to deny or disprove; an irrefutable argument
irregardless adv. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
irregular n. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment@adj. contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; irregular hiring practices; not occurring at expected times; used of the military
irregularity n. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality; not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals; an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregularly adv. in an irregular manner; the patient is breathing irregularly; in an irregular manner; her letters arrived irregularly; in an irregular manner; the stomach mucosa was irregularly blackened
irrelevance n. the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand
irrelevancy n. the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand
irrelevant adj. having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; an irrelevant comment
irrelevantly adv. in an irrelevant manner; suddenly and irrelevantly, she asked him for money
irreligion n. the quality of not being devout
irreligionist n. someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter
irreligious adj. hostile or indifferent to religion
irreligiousness n. the quality of not being devout
irremediable adj. impossible to remedy or correct or redress; an irremediable error
irremovable adj. impossible to remove or take away or dismiss; irremovable boulders
irreparable adj. impossible to repair, rectify, or amend; irreparable harm
irreparably adv. in an irreparable manner or to an irreparable degree
irreplaceable adj. impossible to replace; irreplaceable antiques; not possible to replace
irrepressible adj. impossible to repress or control; an irrepressible chatterbox
irreproachable adj. free of guilt; not subject to blame; of irreproachable character
irreproachably adv. in an irreproachable and blameless manner
irreproducible adj. impossible to reproduce or duplicate
irresistible adj. impossible to resist; overpowering; irresistible (or resistless) impulses; overpoweringly attractive; irresistible beauty
irresistibly adv. incapable of being resisted
irresolute adj. uncertain how to act or proceed; the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute; lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly; stood irresolute waiting for some inspiration
irresolutely adv. lacking determination or decisiveness
irresoluteness n. the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
irresolution n. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
irrespective adv. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
irresponsible adj. showing lack of care for consequences; behaved like an irresponsible idiot
irresponsibly adv. in an irresponsible manner; he acted irresponsibly
irretrievable adj. impossible to recover or recoup or overcome; an irretrievable loss
irretrievably adv. in an irretrievable manner; it is irretrievably lost
irreverence n. an irreverent mental attitude; a disrespectful act
irreverent adj. showing lack of due respect or veneration; irreverent scholars mocking sacred things; characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner; not revering god
irreverently adv. without respect; the student irreverently mimicked the teacher in his presence
irreversibility n. the quality of being irreversible (once done it cannot be changed)
irreversible adj. impossible to reverse or be reversed; irreversible momentum toward revolution; impossible to reverse or undo; an irreversible decree
irreversibly adv. in an irreversible manner; this old tradition is irreversibly disappearing
irrevocable adj. impossible to retract or revoke
irrevocably adv. in an irrevocable manner
irrevokable adj. impossible to retract or revoke
irridenta n. a region that is related ethnically or historically to one country but is controlled politically by another
irridentism n. the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
irridentist n. an advocate of irredentism
irrigate v. pour water on
irrigation n. supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc; (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
irritability n. an irritable petulant feeling; excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part; a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
irritable adj. easily irritated or annoyed; (pathology) abnormally sensitive to a stimulus; (physiology) capable of responding to stimuli
irritably adv. in a petulant manner; in an irritable manner; she had become irritably exact
irritant n. something that causes irritation and annoyance
irritate v. cause annoyance in; disturb, esp. by minor irritations; cause to be in a worse state
irritated adj. aroused to impatience or anger; made an irritated gesture
irritating adj. causing irritation or annoyance; an irritating delay; (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; causing physical discomfort
irritation n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed; a sudden outburst of anger; an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body; unfriendly behavior that aggravates or irritates someone; the act of annoying someone
irritative adj. (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; an irritative agent
irrupt v. enter uninvited
irruption n. a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in; the recent irruption of bad manners
irruptive adj. igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface; granite or diorite or gabbro
is pres 3rd sing of be
isarithm n. a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable
ischium n. one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
isinglass n. any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
island n. a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water; a zone or area resembling an island
islander n. an inhabitant of an island
islay n. California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers
isle n. a small island
islet n. a small island
ism n. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
isobar n. an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
isobilateral adj. having identical parts on each side of an axis
isobutylene n. used also in making gasoline components
isocarboxazid n. a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression
isochrone n. an isogram connecting points at which something occurs or arrives at the same time
isocyanate n. a salt or ester of isocyanic acid
isocyclic adj. containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind especially carbon atoms
isogamete n. either of a pair of conjugating gametes of the same size and structure
isogamy n. (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of games of the same size and structure
isogone n. an imaginary line connecting points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic declination is the same
isogonic adj. having or making equal angles
isogram n. a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable
isohel n. an isogram connecting points receiving equal amounts of sunshine
isolable adj. capable of being isolated or disjoined
isolate v. place or set apart; obtain in pure form, in chemistry or medicine; set apart from others
isolated adj. not close together in time; isolated instances of rebellion; being or feeling set or kept apart from others; marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements; cut off or left behind; an isolated pawn
isolating adj. relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles
isolation n. a state of separation between persons or groups; a feeling of being disliked and alone; preference for seclusion or isolation; the act of isolating something
isolationism n. a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
isolationist n. an advocate of isolationism in international affairs@adj. of or relating to isolationism
isolationistic adj. of or relating to isolationism
isoleucine n. an essential amino acid; isomeric with leucine
isomer n. a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
isomeric adj. of or relating to or exhibiting isomerism
isomerism n. the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
isometric adj. having equal dimensions or measurements; (crystallography) of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
isometrical adj. having equal dimensions or measurements
isometrics n. muscle-building exercises involving muscular contractions against resistance
isometropia n. equality of refractive power in the two eyes
isometry n. equality of elevation above sea level; equality of measure
isomorphic adj. (biology) having similar appearance but genetically different
isomorphism n. (biology) similarity of form or shape or structure
isomorphous adj. (biology) having similar appearance but genetically different
isopleth n. a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable
isopod n. any of various small terrestrial or aquatic crustaceans with seven pairs of legs adapted for crawling
isopropanol n. used as antifreeze or a solvent
isopteran adj. relating to or characteristic of insects of the order Isoptera
isosceles adj. (of a triangle) having two sides of equal length
isosmotic adj. used of solutions; having the same or equal osmotic pressure
isotherm n. an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time
isothermal adj. of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
isothiocyanate n. a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
isotonic adj. used of solutions; having the same or equal osmotic pressure; relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of the well-tempered scale; isotonic tuning; (physiology) of two or more muscles; having equal tension
isotope n. one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons
isotopic adj. of or relating to or having the relation of an isotope
isotropic adj. invariant with respect to direction
isotropous adj. invariant with respect to direction
issuance n. the provision of something by issuing it (usually in quantity)
issue n. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone@v. publish a magazine or newspaper, for example; circulate or distribute; issue a new uniform to the children
issuer n. an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.)
issuing n. the provision of something by issuing it (usually in quantity)
isthmian adj. of, relating to, or situated in or near an isthmus
isthmus n. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
it pron. that one -- used of a lifeless thing, a plant, a person or animal, or an abstract entity; it a big building; it a shade tree; who is it; beauty is everywhere and it is a source of joy
italic adj. characterized by slanting characters; italic characters@n. a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right; a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right
italicize v. print in italics
itch v. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; have or perceive an itch@n. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scaboi); characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; he has a bad case of the itch
itching n. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
itchy adj. unable to relax or be still; itchy for excitement
item adv. (used when listing or enumerating items) also@n. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; he noticed an item in the New York Times
itemisation n. the act of making a list of items
itemization n. the act of making a list of items
itemize v. specify individually
iterate v. to say or state again: ,
iteration n. doing or saying again
iterative adj. marked by tedious repetition
itinerant adj. traveling from place to place to work; itinerant labor; working for a short time in different places; itinerant laborers@n. a person who walks from place to place
itinerary n. a guidebook for travelers; a proposed route of travel
its adj. of or relating to it or itself
itself pron. its self; it -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions
iva n. any of various coarse shrubby plants of the genus Iva with small greenish flowers; common in moist areas (as coastal salt marshes) of eastern and central North America
ivied adj. overgrown with ivy; Harvard's ivied buildings
ivory n. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses; a shade of white the color of bleached bones
ivorybill n. large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct
ivy n. Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
ixodid n. ticks having a hard shield on the back and mouth parts that project from the head
