--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 19 description: The 831 words of the English dictionary under I, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/19/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / I # I — The English dictionary · page 19 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/39/) **inference** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An idea or answer you work out from clues or facts, not from being told directly.[↗](../../inference/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: An idea or answer you work out from…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The act of working something out from what you already know.[↗](../../inference/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The act of working something out from what…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal, maths and science) A conclusion drawn from data or from a set of statements by careful reasoning.[↗](../../inference/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A conclusion drawn from data or from a…") *Example:* From the muddy boots, my inference was that Dad had been in the garden.[↗](../../inference/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: From the muddy boots, my inference was that…") · Our teacher asked us to make an inference about why the boy was crying.[↗](../../inference/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher asked us to make an inference…") · The detective's inference was right: the thief had a key.[↗](../../inference/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The detective's inference was right: the thief had…") · You saw smoke, so the inference is that something is burning.[↗](../../inference/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: You saw smoke, so the inference is that…") · It is only an inference, not a fact, so check it.[↗](../../inference/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: It is only an inference, not a fact,…") · The report draws an inference from the survey data (formal).[↗](../../inference/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The report draws an inference from the survey…") · By inference, the missing number must be bigger than ten.[↗](../../inference/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: By inference, the missing number must be bigger…") · As al- ready demonstrated, the lirst alphabet invented was similar to that still used by the Berbers, whence the inference, that there may have been a time when the Hebrews also used such an alphabet.[↗](../../inference/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: As al- ready demonstrated, the lirst alphabet invented…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../inference/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **inferior** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Inferior means not as good as something else, or of poor quality.[↗](../../inferior/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Inferior means not as good as something else,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Inferior means lower in rank or position.[↗](../../inferior/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Inferior means lower in rank or position.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An inferior is a person of lower rank than someone, such as a junior worker.[↗](../../inferior/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: An inferior is a person of lower rank…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (science, anatomy) Inferior means lower down in the body: the inferior vena cava carries blood from the lower body.[↗](../../inferior/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Inferior means lower down in the body: the…") *Example:* This plastic toy is inferior to the wooden one.[↗](../../inferior/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This plastic toy is inferior to the wooden…") · Nobody should be treated as inferior because of their skin colour.[↗](../../inferior/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody should be treated as inferior because of…") · The shop sold inferior shoes that fell apart in a week.[↗](../../inferior/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop sold inferior shoes that fell apart…") · He felt inferior next to his clever older sister.[↗](../../inferior/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He felt inferior next to his clever older…") · In the army an officer gives orders to inferiors.[↗](../../inferior/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the army an officer gives orders to…") · The copy was of inferior quality to the original painting.[↗](../../inferior/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The copy was of inferior quality to the…") · They were socially inferior to him.[↗](../../inferior/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: They were socially inferior to him.") · What ye know, do I know also; I am not inferior unto you.[↗](../../inferior/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: What ye know, do I know also; I…") (Writings JOB.13.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inferior/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.13.2, JPS 1917") · But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you; yea, who knoweth not such things as these?[↗](../../inferior/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But I have understanding as well as you;…") (Writings JOB.12.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inferior/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.12.3, JPS 1917") · And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.[↗](../../inferior/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior…") (Writings DAN.2.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inferior/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings DAN.2.39, JPS 1917") **inferiority** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The inferiority of something is the state of being lower in rank, quality or skill than others, or feeling less good than them.[↗](../../inferiority/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The inferiority of something is the state of…") *Example:* He felt a sense of inferiority beside the older boys.[↗](../../inferiority/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He felt a sense of inferiority beside the…") · The story shows the inferiority of the wicked brothers.[↗](../../inferiority/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The story shows the inferiority of the wicked…") · The team lost because of their inferiority in speed.[↗](../../inferiority/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The team lost because of their inferiority in…") · Some people wrongly think others have an inferiority.[↗](../../inferiority/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people wrongly think others have an inferiority.") **infest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To infest a place is to fill it with many pests or harmful creatures, so that they are a problem.[↗](../../infest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To infest a place is to fill it…") *Example:* Rats infested the old barn.[↗](../../infest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rats infested the old barn.") · The forest was infested with wolves.[↗](../../infest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The forest was infested with wolves.") · Robbers infested the mountain road.[↗](../../infest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Robbers infested the mountain road.") · Fleas infested the dog's bed.[↗](../../infest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Fleas infested the dog's bed.") **infestation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large number of insects, animals or pests living in a place where they are not wanted and causing harm.[↗](../../infestation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A large number of insects, animals or pests…") *Example:* There is an infestation of head lice in Year 3.[↗](../../infestation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There is an infestation of head lice in…") · The barn had an infestation of rats.[↗](../../infestation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The barn had an infestation of rats.") · Aphid infestation ruined the roses.[↗](../../infestation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Aphid infestation ruined the roses.") · Pest control dealt with the ant infestation.[↗](../../infestation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Pest control dealt with the ant infestation.") · A moth infestation made holes in the jumpers.[↗](../../infestation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A moth infestation made holes in the jumpers.") · Keep food covered to prevent an infestation.[↗](../../infestation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep food covered to prevent an infestation.") **infinite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Infinite means without any end or limit; so big it can never be measured or counted.[↗](../../infinite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Infinite means without any end or limit; so…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Infinite means extremely great: «infinite patience».[↗](../../infinite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Infinite means extremely great: «infinite patience».") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) An infinite set or line goes on for ever, like the counting numbers 1, 2, 3, ….[↗](../../infinite/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: An infinite set or line goes on for…") *Example:* There is an infinite number of counting numbers.[↗](../../infinite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: There is an infinite number of counting numbers.") · The teacher has infinite patience.[↗](../../infinite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher has infinite patience.") · Is the universe infinite?[↗](../../infinite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Is the universe infinite?") · A line is infinite, but a line segment has two ends.[↗](../../infinite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A line is infinite, but a line segment…") · You can't count to infinity because numbers are infinite.[↗](../../infinite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: You can't count to infinity because numbers are…") · The sky looked infinite from the mountain top.[↗](../../infinite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky looked infinite from the mountain top.") · The choices in the game seemed infinite.[↗](../../infinite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The choices in the game seemed infinite.") · Still this band of young bards would have been of infinite interest to Fionn, not on account of what they had learned, but because of what they knew.[↗](../../infinite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Still this band of young bards would have…") · These ten Sephiroth which are ineffable, whose appearance is like scintillating flames, have no end but are infinite.[↗](../../infinite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: These ten Sephiroth which are ineffable, whose appearance…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../infinite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887") · 11) As the infinite series of numbers starts from one unit, so was the whole Universe formed a unity, that centres in the Godhead.[↗](../../infinite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: 11 As the infinite series of numbers starts…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../infinite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877") · How infinite numbers of words are formed out of the (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../infinite/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: How infinite numbers of words are formed out…") · Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.[↗](../../infinite/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;…") (Writings PSA.147.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../infinite/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.147.5, JPS 1917") · Ethiopia and Egypt were thy strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers.[↗](../../infinite/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Ethiopia and Egypt were thy strength, and it…") (Prophets NAM.3.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../infinite/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets NAM.3.9, JPS 1917") **infinitely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Infinitely means without any limit or end, or by a very great amount.[↗](../../infinitely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Infinitely means without any limit or end, or…") *Example:* The sea seems infinitely big.[↗](../../infinitely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The sea seems infinitely big.") · I am infinitely grateful for your help.[↗](../../infinitely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I am infinitely grateful for your help.") · The sky stretches infinitely above us.[↗](../../infinitely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The sky stretches infinitely above us.") · This is infinitely better than yesterday.[↗](../../infinitely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: This is infinitely better than yesterday.") **infinitive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (grammar) The basic form of a verb, often with to in front: to run, to be, to eat; the bare infinitive has no to: run, be, eat.[↗](../../infinitive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The basic form of a verb, often with…") *Example:* To swim is an infinitive.[↗](../../infinitive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: To swim is an infinitive.") · I want to go home: to go is an infinitive.[↗](../../infinitive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I want to go home: to go is…") · In French, aller is the infinitive meaning to go.[↗](../../infinitive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In French, aller is the infinitive meaning to…") · A split infinitive puts a word between to and the verb: to boldly go.[↗](../../infinitive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A split infinitive puts a word between to…") · Can and must are followed by the bare infinitive: I can swim.[↗](../../infinitive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can and must are followed by the bare…") · Look up a verb in the dictionary by its infinitive.[↗](../../infinitive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Look up a verb in the dictionary by…") · HVI is the imperative form of the verb to he, meaning he thou; HIV is the infinitive; and VIH is future.[↗](../../infinitive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: HVI is the imperative form of the verb…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../infinitive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **infinitude** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The state of having no end or limit, or something endless.[↗](../../infinitude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The state of having no end or limit,…") *Example:* The decade out of nothing has the following ten infinitudes: (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../infinitude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The decade out of nothing has the following…") **infinity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Infinity is the idea of something that has no end and goes on for ever, bigger than any number.[↗](../../infinity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Infinity is the idea of something that has…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) Infinity is shown by the symbol ∞; counting numbers go on to infinity.[↗](../../infinity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Infinity is shown by the symbol ∞; counting…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An infinity of something is an extremely large or endless amount.[↗](../../infinity/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: An infinity of something is an extremely large…") *Example:* The symbol for infinity is ∞, like a sideways eight.[↗](../../infinity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The symbol for infinity is ∞, like a…") · Numbers go on to infinity.[↗](../../infinity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Numbers go on to infinity.") · There is no largest number because counting goes on to infinity.[↗](../../infinity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There is no largest number because counting goes…") · «To infinity and beyond!» shouted Buzz Lightyear.[↗](../../infinity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «To infinity and beyond!» shouted Buzz Lightyear.") · Two mirrors facing each other seem to show reflections going to infinity.[↗](../../infinity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Two mirrors facing each other seem to show…") · The universe may stretch to infinity.[↗](../../infinity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The universe may stretch to infinity.") · There are an infinity of possible stories.[↗](../../infinity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: There are an infinity of possible stories.") · of an infinity of combinations and arrangements, sufficient to (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../infinity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: of an infinity of combinations and arrangements, sufficient…") · "Infinity is not the aflSrmation ol space but its disappearance" (H. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../infinity/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Infinity is not the aflSrmation ol space but…") · But according to the author of the Sefer Yetzira and the P}'thagoreans even infinity (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../infinity/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: But according to the author of the Sefer…") **infirm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Infirm means weak in body, often because of old age or illness.[↗](../../infirm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Infirm means weak in body, often because of…") *Example:* My grandad is infirm now and walks with a stick.[↗](../../infirm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My grandad is infirm now and walks with…") · The old king was too infirm to ride.[↗](../../infirm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The old king was too infirm to ride.") · The sailors were infirm and sickly.[↗](../../infirm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The sailors were infirm and sickly.") · Many infirm people need help to cross the road.[↗](../../infirm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Many infirm people need help to cross the…") **infirmity** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) An infirmity is a physical or mental weakness or illness, especially one that comes with old age.[↗](../../infirmity/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: An infirmity is a physical or mental weakness…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Infirmity is the state of being weak or ill for a long time.[↗](../../infirmity/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Infirmity is the state of being weak or…") *Example:* Grandad never complained about the infirmities of old age.[↗](../../infirmity/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad never complained about the infirmities of old…") · The old king's infirmity meant his son ruled for him.[↗](../../infirmity/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The old king's infirmity meant his son ruled…") · The hospital was built for the sick and those in infirmity.[↗](../../infirmity/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The hospital was built for the sick and…") · Despite her infirmity, she walked to church every Sunday.[↗](../../infirmity/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Despite her infirmity, she walked to church every…") · In the Bible, Jesus is described as healing many infirmities.[↗](../../infirmity/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the Bible, Jesus is described as healing…") · The almshouse was for poor people who could no longer work because of infirmity.[↗](../../infirmity/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The almshouse was for poor people who could…") · Who else would have borne with my infirmities as thou hast\![↗](../../infirmity/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Who else would have borne with my infirmities…") · The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?[↗](../../infirmity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The spirit of a man will sustain his…") (Writings PRO.18.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../infirmity/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.18.14, JPS 1917") **inflame** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To inflame feelings means to make people angrier or more excited.[↗](../../inflame/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To inflame feelings means to make people angrier…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) When a body part is inflamed, it becomes red, swollen, hot and painful, often from infection or injury.[↗](../../inflame/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: When a body part is inflamed, it becomes…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old) To inflame can mean to set on fire.[↗](../../inflame/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To inflame can mean to set on fire.") *Example:* His rude words inflamed the argument.[↗](../../inflame/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: His rude words inflamed the argument.") · The splinter made my finger inflamed and sore.[↗](../../inflame/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The splinter made my finger inflamed and sore.") · Her throat was inflamed with tonsillitis.[↗](../../inflame/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her throat was inflamed with tonsillitis.") · The news inflamed the angry crowd.[↗](../../inflame/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The news inflamed the angry crowd.") · Scratching the bite will only inflame it.[↗](../../inflame/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Scratching the bite will only inflame it.") · The referee's decision inflamed the fans.[↗](../../inflame/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The referee's decision inflamed the fans.") · Ye that inflame yourselves among the terebinths, under every leafy tree; that slay the children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks?[↗](../../inflame/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Ye that inflame yourselves among the terebinths, under…") (Prophets ISA.57.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inflame/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.57.5, JPS 1917") · Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that tarry late into the night, till wine inflame them\![↗](../../inflame/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Woe unto them that rise up early in…") (Prophets ISA.5.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inflame/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.5.11, JPS 1917") **inflamed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (body) Red, swollen, hot and sore, usually because of an injury or infection.[↗](../../inflamed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Red, swollen, hot and sore, usually because of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (feelings) Made much angrier or more excited: an inflamed crowd.[↗](../../inflamed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Made much angrier or more excited: an inflamed…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) Made a bad situation worse: his words inflamed the argument.[↗](../../inflamed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Made a bad situation worse: his words inflamed…") *Example:* My throat was red and inflamed, so I stayed home.[↗](../../inflamed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My throat was red and inflamed, so I…") · The cut became inflamed, so we went to the doctor.[↗](../../inflamed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cut became inflamed, so we went to…") · Her eyes were inflamed from hay fever.[↗](../../inflamed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her eyes were inflamed from hay fever.") · The rude comment inflamed the argument.[↗](../../inflamed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rude comment inflamed the argument.") · The speech inflamed the angry crowd.[↗](../../inflamed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The speech inflamed the angry crowd.") · An inflamed appendix may need an operation.[↗](../../inflamed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: An inflamed appendix may need an operation.") · Observing it to be much swollen and inflamed, he examined it and found a large thorn embedded in the ball of the foot.[↗](../../inflamed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Observing it to be much swollen and inflamed,…") · He rose up in spirit, He inflamed him in. seven suitable forms with twelve signs."[↗](../../inflamed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He rose up in spirit, He inflamed him…") Mayer gives : " Er zog sie mit Wasser, Zundet sie an mit Feuer; erregte sie mit (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../inflamed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Mayer gives : ' Er zog sie mit…") **inflammation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Inflammation is when part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot and painful, usually because it is hurt or fighting an infection.[↗](../../inflammation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Inflammation is when part of the body becomes…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Inflammation is the body's own defence reaction that brings extra blood and helper cells to a damaged place.[↗](../../inflammation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Inflammation is the body's own defence reaction that…") *Example:* My sprained ankle showed inflammation, so I put ice on it.[↗](../../inflammation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: My sprained ankle showed inflammation, so I put…") · Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils.[↗](../../inflammation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils.") · Redness and swelling are signs of inflammation.[↗](../../inflammation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Redness and swelling are signs of inflammation.") · The doctor gave her medicine to reduce the inflammation.[↗](../../inflammation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor gave her medicine to reduce the…") · Inflammation is the body's way of protecting itself.[↗](../../inflammation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Inflammation is the body's way of protecting itself.") · A bee sting causes inflammation around the spot.[↗](../../inflammation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A bee sting causes inflammation around the spot.") · But one of the tree’s prickles pierced his finger and caused great pain and inflammation, so that the young Prince fell down in a fainting fit.[↗](../../inflammation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: But one of the tree’s prickles pierced his…") · The LORD will smite thee with consumption, and with fever, and with inflammation, and with fiery heat, and with drought, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish.[↗](../../inflammation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD will smite thee with consumption, and…") (Torah DEU.28.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../inflammation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.28.22, JPS 1917") **inflatable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Able to be filled with air or gas to make it bigger: «an inflatable boat».[↗](../../inflatable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Able to be filled with air or gas…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A thing filled with air, like a bouncy castle, a rubber ring or a paddling pool.[↗](../../inflatable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thing filled with air, like a bouncy…") *Example:* We played on an inflatable castle at the party.[↗](../../inflatable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We played on an inflatable castle at the…") · Dad blew up the inflatable paddling pool.[↗](../../inflatable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad blew up the inflatable paddling pool.") · Never use inflatables in the sea on windy days.[↗](../../inflatable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Never use inflatables in the sea on windy…") · The inflatable boat has a small hole in it.[↗](../../inflatable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The inflatable boat has a small hole in…") · We slept on an inflatable mattress at the camp.[↗](../../inflatable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We slept on an inflatable mattress at the…") · The inflatable dinosaur was taller than the house\![↗](../../inflatable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The inflatable dinosaur was taller than the house!") **inflated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Filled with air or gas, so that it gets bigger: an inflated balloon.[↗](../../inflated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Filled with air or gas, so that it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Made bigger, higher or more important than is true or fair: inflated prices, an inflated ego.[↗](../../inflated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Made bigger, higher or more important than is…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money) Inflated prices have gone up because of inflation.[↗](../../inflated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Inflated prices have gone up because of inflation.") *Example:* We inflated the paddling pool with a pump.[↗](../../inflated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We inflated the paddling pool with a pump.") · The tyres must be properly inflated.[↗](../../inflated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tyres must be properly inflated.") · Tickets were sold at inflated prices.[↗](../../inflated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tickets were sold at inflated prices.") · He has an inflated idea of how good he is.[↗](../../inflated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He has an inflated idea of how good…") · The lifejacket inflated when it touched the water.[↗](../../inflated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The lifejacket inflated when it touched the water.") · Prices are inflated near the beach in summer.[↗](../../inflated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Prices are inflated near the beach in summer.") **inflation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A rise in prices over time, so the same money buys less.[↗](../../inflation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A rise in prices over time, so the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Filling something with air or gas so it gets bigger, like a balloon or a tyre.[↗](../../inflation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Filling something with air or gas so it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Making something seem bigger or more important than it is (an inflation of the truth).[↗](../../inflation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Making something seem bigger or more important than…") *Example:* Because of inflation, a loaf of bread costs more than it used to.[↗](../../inflation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Because of inflation, a loaf of bread costs…") · Gran says her pocket money bought much more before inflation.[↗](../../inflation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Gran says her pocket money bought much more…") · The rate of inflation is 2 percent this year.[↗](../../inflation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The rate of inflation is 2 percent this…") · Check the inflation of the bike tyres before you ride.[↗](../../inflation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the inflation of the bike tyres before…") · The inflation of the bouncy castle took five minutes.[↗](../../inflation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The inflation of the bouncy castle took five…") · Wages that do not keep up with inflation buy less each year.[↗](../../inflation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wages that do not keep up with inflation…") · If inflation is 10%, something that cost 50 pounds now costs 55 pounds.[↗](../../inflation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If inflation is 10%, something that cost 50…") **inflected** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (grammar) Changed in form to show grammar, such as tense, number or person: «walked» is an inflected form of «walk».[↗](../../inflected/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Changed in form to show grammar, such as…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grammar) Describing a language that changes word endings a lot, like Latin, German or Ukrainian.[↗](../../inflected/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Describing a language that changes word endings a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (voice) Changed in pitch, as a voice that goes up at the end of a question.[↗](../../inflected/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Changed in pitch, as a voice that goes…") *Example:* «Ran» is an inflected form of «run».[↗](../../inflected/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: «Ran» is an inflected form of «run».") · Latin is a highly inflected language with many word endings.[↗](../../inflected/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Latin is a highly inflected language with many…") · «Cats» is the inflected plural of «cat».[↗](../../inflected/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: «Cats» is the inflected plural of «cat».") · English is less inflected than German.[↗](../../inflected/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: English is less inflected than German.") · Her voice inflected upward at the end of the question.[↗](../../inflected/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Her voice inflected upward at the end of…") · In a dictionary, inflected forms are listed with the main word.[↗](../../inflected/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: In a dictionary, inflected forms are listed with…") **inflection** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (grammar) A change in the form of a word, usually its ending, to show tense, number, person and so on: «-s», «-ed», «-ing», «-er», «-est».[↗](../../inflection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A change in the form of a word,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The rise and fall of the voice when speaking: the inflection of a question.[↗](../../inflection/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The rise and fall of the voice when…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths) A point of inflection is where a curve changes the way it bends.[↗](../../inflection/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A point of inflection is where a curve…") *Example:* The «-ed» inflection shows that an action happened in the past.[↗](../../inflection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The «-ed» inflection shows that an action happened…") · Add the plural inflection «-s» to «dog» to get «dogs».[↗](../../inflection/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Add the plural inflection «-s» to «dog» to…") · Her voice had a rising inflection, so I knew it was a question.[↗](../../inflection/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Her voice had a rising inflection, so I…") · Read your poem with more inflection so it isn't boring.[↗](../../inflection/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Read your poem with more inflection so it…") · English has fewer inflections than Latin.[↗](../../inflection/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: English has fewer inflections than Latin.") · The curve has a point of inflection in the middle.[↗](../../inflection/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The curve has a point of inflection in…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) … [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/10/) … [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/18/) **19** 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