Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

not necessary or important; not essential

"The report removes all inessential details to stay focused."

adjective
/ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.

"Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value."

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noun
/ɪnˌɛvɪtəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being certain to happen; unavoidable nature.

"The inevitability of change makes adaptability essential."

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adjective
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbl/

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

"Death is inevitable for all living beings."

adverb
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

"Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.

"His rude behavior was inexcusable."

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adjective
/ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbl/

Impossible to use up or tire out; unlimited in supply or energy.

"Her energy seemed inexhaustible during the long campaign."

adjective
/ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

"The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life."

noun (compound/erroneous entry)
/ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.

"The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.

"It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Cheap; costing little money.

"They found an inexpensive restaurant near the station."

noun
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.

"His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident."

adjective
/ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

"The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

Impossible to explain or understand.

"The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.

"She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

"This rope is made of an inextensible material."

adjective
/ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

Impossible to separate or escape from.

"The two friends shared an inextricable bond."

adjective
/ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

"Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance."

adjective
/ˈɪnfəməs/

well known for some bad quality or deed

"The dictator was infamous for his cruelty."

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infamy

noun
/ˈɪnfəmi/

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

"His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed."

noun
/ˈɪnfənt/

A very young child or baby.

"The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle."

adjective
/ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

characteristic of an infant; childish

"His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."

noun
/ˈɪn.fən.tri/

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

"The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot."

verb
/ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

"He was infatuated with her beauty."

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adjective
ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

"Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues."

verb
/ɪnˈfɛkt/

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

"The virus can infect healthy people quickly."

noun
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The process of becoming infected with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."

adjective
/ɪnˈfekʃəs/

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

"Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile."

adjective
/ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

"His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting."

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infer

verb
/ɪnˈfɜːr/

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

"From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision."

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noun
/ˈɪnfərəns/

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

"The detective made an inference based on the evidence he collected."

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inferior

adjective
/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

"This material is inferior to the one we used before."

adjective
/ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

"The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site."

noun
/ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control

"The building turned into an inferno within minutes."

verb
/ɪnˈfɛst/

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

"The old house was infested with rats."

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noun
ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

"The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures."

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Infidel

noun
/ˈɪnfɪdɛl/

a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith

"In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels."

noun
/ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

"Their marriage ended due to his infidelity."

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infiltrate

verb
/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group

"The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base."

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noun
/ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

"Good soil structure promotes infiltration of rainwater."

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infinite

adjective
/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

"The universe is often described as infinite."

adjective
/ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

"The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results."

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infinity

noun
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

"The universe seems to stretch into infinity."

adjective
/ɪnˈfɜːm/

Weak, especially due to old age or illness.

"The infirm old man needed assistance to walk."

noun
/ɪnˈfɜːməri/

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

"The school had an infirmary for minor injuries."

noun
/ɪnˈfɜːməti/

Physical or mental weakness, especially from old age.

"Despite his infirmity, he remained cheerful."

verb
/ɪnˈfleɪm/

to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body

"The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion."

adjective
/ɪnˈflæməbl/

easily set on fire; easily excited or angered

"This material is highly inflammable and should be kept away from heat."

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noun
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful

"The doctor prescribed medicine to reduce the inflammation in her knee."

adjective
/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

"His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city."