CEFR Level
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
"She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech."
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
"The inattentive student missed several important instructions."
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
"The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow."
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
"The organization was inaugurated officially."
to imprison or confine someone
"The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial."
the state of being imprisoned or confined
"The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes."
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
"The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion."
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
"Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill."
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
"Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?"
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
"He was arrested for incitement to riot."
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
"She has an inclination towards helping others."
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
"His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow."
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
"His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it."
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
"The view from the mountain was incomparable."
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."
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
"Their personalities were completely incompatible."
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
"The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence."
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
"He was fired because he was incompetent at his job."
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
"The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project."
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
"The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible."
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
"It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training."
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
"The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence."
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
"His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting."
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
"The mistake was minor and inconsequential."
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
"It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night."
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
"There is an inconsistency between his words and actions."
unwilling or unable to believe something
"He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly."
Increasing gradually in small amounts or steps.
"The company made incremental improvements to the software."
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
"The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case."
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
"The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks."
