Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
"The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room."
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
"The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall."
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
"The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits."
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
"His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems."
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
"He is incapable of understanding complex instructions."
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
"The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season."
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
"His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions."
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."
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
"The sky turned incarnadine at sunset."
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
"She is kindness incarnate."
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
"The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion."
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
"The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd."
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."
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something
"The company offers bonuses as an incentive to increase productivity."
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
"Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy."
the beginning or start of something
"The company has grown rapidly since its inception."
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
"The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning."
Continuing without pause or interruption.
"The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate."
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."
Gradually, little by little.
"The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin."
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
"His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed."
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
"The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation."
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
"The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year."
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
"The police quickly responded to the incident in the park."
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?"
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
"The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety."
the beginning or initial stage of something
"The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved."
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
"The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy."
clear, sharp, and direct in thought, speech, or style
"Her incisive analysis revealed the flaws in the plan."
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
"The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped."
to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior
"The leader's speech incited the crowd to protest."
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
"He was arrested for incitement to riot."
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
"The match was canceled due to inclement weather."
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
"She has an inclination towards helping others."
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
"She is inclined to agree with the proposal."
having a tendency or disposition toward something
"He is inclined to help those in need."
to make something part of a whole or group
"The package includes free breakfast."
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
"Many people attended the event, including students and teachers."
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
"Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces."
Including everything or everyone; not excluding any group or part.
"The school takes an inclusive approach to education."
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
"Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice."
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
"It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment."
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
"The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi."
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."
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
"This material is incombustible and safe for construction."
money received for work or through investments
"His monthly income is enough to support his family."
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
"We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip."
