Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
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."
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
"Her report was incomplete and needed further details."
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."
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
"Liquids are generally considered incompressible."
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 in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
"His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner."
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
"The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone."
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."
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
"The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected."
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."
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
"His answers were inconsistent and confusing."
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
"The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult."
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
"His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him."
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
"The patient was incontinent after surgery."
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
"The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence."
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay."
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort
"It was inconvenient for her to travel during the storm."
to include something as part of a whole; to form a legal corporation
"The teacher incorporated new technology into her lessons."
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
"Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings."
not correct or accurate
"The information you provided was incorrect."
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
"He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope."
to make something larger in size, number, or amount
"The company plans to increase its workforce next year."
became greater in size, amount, or degree
"The company's revenue increased last year."
continuing to become greater in size, amount, or degree
"The number of students is increasing every year."
more and more over time
"People are increasingly concerned about climate change."
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
"The view from the mountain was incredible."
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
"The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful."
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
"She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story."
unwilling or unable to believe something
"He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly."
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
"Employees received an annual salary increment."
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."
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
"The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals."
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
"The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch."
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
"The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks."
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."
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."
To teach or instill an idea, attitude, or habit persistently.
"Parents try to inculcate good manners in their children."
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
"The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime."
Necessary as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.
"It is incumbent upon all citizens to vote in elections."
To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.
"He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place."
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
"The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border."
