Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

"The view from the mountain was incomparable."

noun
/ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility

"The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems."

adjective
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

Not able to exist or work together without conflict.

"Their personalities were completely incompatible."

noun
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.

"The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence."

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

"He was fired because he was incompetent at his job."

adjective
/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

"Her report was incomplete and needed further details."

noun
/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

"The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project."

adjective
/ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

"The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible."

adjective
/ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.

"Liquids are generally considered incompressible."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

"It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

"The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence."

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

"His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner."

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noun
/ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

The state of being inconsistent or out of place.

"The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone."

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.

"His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting."

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adjective
/ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

"The mistake was minor and inconsequential."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

"The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

"It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night."

noun
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.

"There is an inconsistency between his words and actions."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

"His answers were inconsistent and confusing."

noun
/ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

"The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult."

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inconstant

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

"His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him."

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint

"The patient was incontinent after surgery."

adjective
/ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable

"The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence."

noun, verb
/ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

"We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay."

adjective
/ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort

"It was inconvenient for her to travel during the storm."

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verb
/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/

to include something as part of a whole; to form a legal corporation

"The teacher incorporated new technology into her lessons."

adjective
/ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible

"Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings."

adjective
/ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

not correct or accurate

"The information you provided was incorrect."

adjective
/ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

"He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope."

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verb
/ɪnˈkriːs/

to make something larger in size, number, or amount

"The company plans to increase its workforce next year."

verb
/ɪnˈkriːst/

became greater in size, amount, or degree

"The company's revenue increased last year."

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verb
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/

continuing to become greater in size, amount, or degree

"The number of students is increasing every year."

adverb
/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

more and more over time

"People are increasingly concerned about climate change."

adjective
/ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing

"The view from the mountain was incredible."

adverb
/ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

"The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful."

noun
/ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

"She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story."

adjective
/ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

unwilling or unable to believe something

"He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly."

noun
/ˈɪŋkrɪmənt/

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale

"Employees received an annual salary increment."

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adjective
/ˌɪŋ.krɪˈmen.təl/

Increasing gradually in small amounts or steps.

"The company made incremental improvements to the software."

verb
/ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

"The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case."

noun
/ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

"The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals."

verb
/ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

"The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch."

noun
/ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

"The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks."

noun
/ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop

"The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care."

noun
/ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.

"Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family."

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verb
/ˈɪŋkʌlkeɪt/

To teach or instill an idea, attitude, or habit persistently.

"Parents try to inculcate good manners in their children."

verb
/ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

"The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime."

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adjective
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.

"It is incumbent upon all citizens to vote in elections."

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incur

verb
/ɪnˈkɜːr/

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

"He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place."

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noun
/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

"The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border."