Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/

Not sufficient or good enough.

"The funding was inadequate to complete the project."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

"The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible."

noun
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

Failure to pay attention; carelessness.

"The error happened through sheer inadvertence."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

"Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project."

Inadvertently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

Without intention; accidentally.

"He inadvertently deleted the important file."

adjective
/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

"It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain."

adjective
/ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

"Freedom of speech is an inalienable right."

noun
/ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.

"He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata."

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inane

adjective
/ɪˈneɪn/

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

"The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue."

adjective
/ɪˈnænɪmət/

not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless

"The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times."

noun
/ɪˈnænɪti/

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

"The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience."

adjective
/ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

not understandable; incomprehensible

"The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students."

adjective
/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

"It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library."

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Inapt

adjective
/ɪnˈæpt/

not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

"His inapt choice of words offended many people."

adjective
/ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.

"She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech."

adverb
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

To the extent that; considering that.

"Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully."

conjunction
/ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

Because; since.

"He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell."

adjective
/ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

"The inattentive student missed several important instructions."

adjective
/ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

Unable to be heard.

"Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise."

adjective
/ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

"The president delivered his inaugural speech."

verb
/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

"The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow."

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verb
ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

"The organization was inaugurated officially."

adjective
/ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

"The event began under inauspicious circumstances."

adjective
/ˈɪnˌbɔːrn/

existing from birth; innate

"She has an inborn talent for music."

adjective
/ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

"He has an inbred sense of loyalty."

noun
/ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

"The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room."

adjective
/ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate

"The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall."

noun
/ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

a series of words used as a magic spell or charm

"The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits."

noun
/ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

"His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems."

adjective
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

"He is incapable of understanding complex instructions."

verb
/ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

"The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season."

noun
/ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something

"His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions."

verb
/ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

to imprison or confine someone

"The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial."

noun
/ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

the state of being imprisoned or confined

"The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes."

adjective/noun
/ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

"The sky turned incarnadine at sunset."

incarnate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/verb
/ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

"She is kindness incarnate."

noun
/ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form

"The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

"The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd."

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incense

noun/verb
/ˈɪnsɛns/

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

"The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her."

noun
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

"The company offers bonuses as an incentive to increase productivity."

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noun
ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

"Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy."

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noun
/ɪnˈsɛpʃən/

the beginning or start of something

"The company has grown rapidly since its inception."

adjective
/ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.

"The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning."

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adjective
/ɪnˈsɛsənt/

Continuing without pause or interruption.

"The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate."

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inch

noun, verb
/ɪntʃ/

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

"She inched closer to the edge of the stage."

adverb
/ˈɪntʃmiːl/

Gradually, little by little.

"The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin."

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adjective
/ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

"His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed."

adjective
/ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

"The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation."

noun
/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something

"The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year."

noun
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

"The police quickly responded to the incident in the park."