--- title: I — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 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/7/) [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 7 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) … [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/8/) … [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/39/) **impaired** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impaired means weakened, damaged or not working as well as normal.[↗](../../impaired/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Used about the body: visually impaired means having poor sight; hearing impaired means having poor hearing.[↗](../../impaired/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To impair something is to damage it or make it work less well.[↗](../../impaired/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A visually impaired girl reads with Braille.[↗](../../impaired/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tiredness impaired the driver's judgement.[↗](../../impaired/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fog impaired our view of the road.[↗](../../impaired/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Loud music can impair your hearing over time.[↗](../../impaired/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The school has ramps and lifts for pupils with impaired movement.[↗](../../impaired/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His speech was impaired after the accident.[↗](../../impaired/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Looking at your phone impairs your attention when crossing the road.[↗](../../impaired/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impairment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An impairment is a problem with part of the body or mind that makes it work less well, as in «hearing impairment» or «visual impairment».[↗](../../impairment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Impairment is the state of being damaged or weakened.[↗](../../impairment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My friend has a hearing impairment and uses hearing aids.[↗](../../impairment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Braille helps people with a visual impairment to read.[↗](../../impairment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some impairments cannot be seen.[↗](../../impairment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ramps help people with mobility impairments.[↗](../../impairment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Alcohol causes impairment of judgement (for adults).[↗](../../impairment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **impart** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To give or pass on information, knowledge or wisdom to someone: impart knowledge.[↗](../../impart/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To give a quality, taste or feeling to something: herbs impart flavour.[↗](../../impart/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Teachers impart knowledge to their pupils.[↗](../../impart/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old man imparted his wisdom to the children.[↗](../../impart/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Lemon imparts a fresh taste to the cake.[↗](../../impart/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She had important news to impart.[↗](../../impart/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Smoke imparts a special flavour to the fish.[↗](../../impart/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma imparted her secret recipe only to me.[↗](../../impart/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The king and his son also agreed, and the decision was imparted to the Fianna.[↗](../../impart/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath He imparted to her understanding.[↗](../../impart/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.39.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impart/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **impartial** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impartial means fair to everyone and not taking sides, so you do not favour one person or team.[↗](../../impartial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) An impartial judge or jury decides only on the facts, without friendship or dislike affecting the decision.[↗](../../impartial/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A referee must be impartial.[↗](../../impartial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge listened to both sides and stayed impartial.[↗](../../impartial/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We need someone impartial to decide who won.[↗](../../impartial/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher was impartial and gave everyone a turn.[↗](../../impartial/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · News should give impartial reports.[↗](../../impartial/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It's hard to be impartial when your best friend is playing.[↗](../../impartial/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (law) Every person has the right to an impartial trial.[↗](../../impartial/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum stayed impartial when my sister and I argued.[↗](../../impartial/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **impartiality** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Being fair and not taking sides; treating everyone in the same way.[↗](../../impartiality/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) In news, law and sport, the rule that a judge, referee, reporter or teacher must not favour one person or group.[↗](../../impartiality/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The referee's impartiality was questioned after the penalty.[↗](../../impartiality/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Judges must show impartiality in court.[↗](../../impartiality/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The news channel promised impartiality in its election coverage.[↗](../../impartiality/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher marked the stories blind to keep her impartiality.[↗](../../impartiality/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Impartiality means treating your best friend and a stranger the same in a game.[↗](../../impartiality/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A judge who knows the person on trial may step aside to protect impartiality.[↗](../../impartiality/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impartially** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a fair way, without favouring anyone or taking sides.[↗](../../impartially/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Judging only on facts and rules, not on who people are.[↗](../../impartially/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The referee must judge the match impartially.[↗](../../impartially/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class captain shared the jobs out impartially.[↗](../../impartially/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The reporter tried to describe both sides impartially.[↗](../../impartially/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge listened impartially to everyone.[↗](../../impartially/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Teachers should mark work impartially.[↗](../../impartially/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Choose the winner impartially, not just your friend.[↗](../../impartially/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impassable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impossible to go through or travel along, because it is blocked, flooded or too rough.[↗](../../impassable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The road was impassable after the flood.[↗](../../impassable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Snow made the mountain pass impassable.[↗](../../impassable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A fallen tree left the path impassable.[↗](../../impassable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never drive through flood water — it may be impassable.[↗](../../impassable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The thick jungle was almost impassable.[↗](../../impassable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The river was impassable without a bridge.[↗](../../impassable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “To attempt to fight a battle in this impassable country unknown to my men only makes my task harder.[↗](../../impassable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impassive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impassive means showing no feeling at all, with a calm face that does not change.[↗](../../impassive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her face was impassive.[↗](../../impassive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The guard stood impassive at the gate.[↗](../../impassive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He stayed impassive while the crowd shouted.[↗](../../impassive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **impasto** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (art) A way of painting with very thick paint, so that the brush or knife marks stand up from the surface.[↗](../../impasto/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Van Gogh used impasto, so his paintings look bumpy.[↗](../../impasto/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We tried impasto with a palette knife in art class.[↗](../../impasto/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The impasto makes the sunflowers look 3D.[↗](../../impasto/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Impasto takes a long time to dry.[↗](../../impasto/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You can see the brushstrokes in the impasto.[↗](../../impasto/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Add flour to poster paint for a pretend impasto.[↗](../../impasto/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impatience** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A feeling of being annoyed because you have to wait or because something is slow.[↗](../../impatience/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A strong wish for something to happen soon; eagerness.[↗](../../impatience/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Being easily irritated by people or mistakes.[↗](../../impatience/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She tapped her foot with impatience.[↗](../../impatience/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The children's impatience grew as the bus was late.[↗](../../impatience/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad's impatience to drive again could not be stopped.[↗](../../impatience/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Queen of Hearts had no patience at all, only impatience.[↗](../../impatience/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In his impatience, he opened the oven too soon and the cake sank.[↗](../../impatience/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher showed no impatience with our questions.[↗](../../impatience/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I am burning with impatience to test its charms."[↗](../../impatience/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses spoke so unto the children of Israel; but they hearkened not unto Moses for impatience of spirit, and for cruel bondage.[↗](../../impatience/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.6.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impatience/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **impatient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not able to wait calmly; easily annoyed when things take time.[↗](../../impatient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very eager to do something soon: impatient to start.[↗](../../impatient/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Impatient with someone means easily annoyed by them.[↗](../../impatient/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The children were impatient for the holidays to start.[↗](../../impatient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be impatient, your turn will come.[↗](../../impatient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The driver grew impatient in the traffic jam.[↗](../../impatient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He was impatient with his little brother.[↗](../../impatient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm impatient to open my presents\![↗](../../impatient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The impatient customer tapped her foot.[↗](../../impatient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Don't be so impatient," said Snow-White.[↗](../../impatient/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became impatient because of the way.[↗](../../impatient/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.21.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impatient/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Or why should I not be impatient?[↗](../../impatient/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.21.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impatient/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And I cut off the three shepherds in one month; 'for My soul became impatient of them, and their soul also loathed Me.'[↗](../../impatient/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEC.11.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../impatient/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **impatiently** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In an impatient way: eagerly, or annoyed at having to wait.[↗](../../impatiently/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Well?" asked the king impatiently.[↗](../../impatiently/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She tapped her foot impatiently.[↗](../../impatiently/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The magician waited impatiently for the prince.[↗](../../impatiently/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **impede** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To impede someone or something is to get in the way and slow it down or make it harder to happen or move.[↗](../../impede/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fallen trees impeded the rescue workers.[↗](../../impede/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Heavy snow impeded traffic all morning.[↗](../../impede/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking in class impedes learning.[↗](../../impede/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Friction impedes the movement of the box.[↗](../../impede/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing should impede the fire exit.[↗](../../impede/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bad weather impeded the search for the boat.[↗](../../impede/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the van, on all fours, is Great Big Little Panther, a brave of so many scalps that in his present position they somewhat impede his progress.[↗](../../impede/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impediment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An impediment is something that gets in the way or makes progress hard.[↗](../../impediment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A speech impediment is a difficulty in speaking, like a stammer or a lisp.[↗](../../impediment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church, law) An impediment to marriage is a legal reason two people cannot marry.[↗](../../impediment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Lack of money was an impediment to the plan.[↗](../../impediment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He has a slight speech impediment.[↗](../../impediment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Speech therapy helped her impediment.[↗](../../impediment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The priest asked if anyone knew of an impediment to the marriage.[↗](../../impediment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fallen trees were an impediment to the rescue.[↗](../../impediment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Shyness need not be an impediment.[↗](../../impediment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impeding** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impeding means getting in the way of something and slowing it down or making it harder.[↗](../../impeding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (sport, UK) Impeding is a rule-break in football or hockey where a player blocks an opponent without playing the ball.[↗](../../impeding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A fallen tree was impeding the traffic.[↗](../../impeding/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not leave bags in the corridor impeding the fire exit.[↗](../../impeding/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The referee gave a free kick for impeding.[↗](../../impeding/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The mud was impeding our progress up the hill.[↗](../../impeding/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He was arrested for impeding a police officer.[↗](../../impeding/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fear can stop you, impeding your learning.[↗](../../impeding/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To impel someone is to push or drive them to do something, as if they cannot stop themselves.[↗](../../impel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fear impelled him to run.[↗](../../impel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hunger impelled the wolf to leave the forest.[↗](../../impel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Something impels the vampire to leave its grave.[↗](../../impel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **impelled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made to feel that you must do something; driven by a strong feeling or need.[↗](../../impelled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Pushed or driven forward by a force.[↗](../../impelled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She felt impelled to tell the truth.[↗](../../impelled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mole was impelled by a strong longing to find his old home.[↗](../../impelled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Curiosity impelled the Elephant's Child to ask about the Crocodile.[↗](../../impelled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat was impelled forward by the wind.[↗](../../impelled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt impelled to help the lost child.[↗](../../impelled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Rat was nearly impelled to follow the Sea Rat south.[↗](../../impelled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **impending** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* About to happen soon, often something unpleasant or important.[↗](../../impending/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dark sky warned of an impending storm.[↗](../../impending/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a feeling of impending doom in the haunted house.[↗](../../impending/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone was nervous about the impending exams.[↗](../../impending/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The impending visit of the inspector made the teachers busy.[↗](../../impending/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The animals sensed the impending earthquake.[↗](../../impending/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · News of the impending wedding spread fast.[↗](../../impending/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In vain does he attempt to save the twins from their impending fate, by concealing them in a secret abode constructed for that purpose underground.[↗](../../impending/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **impenetrable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Impenetrable means impossible to get through, into or see through, like a thick forest or a strong wall.[↗](../../impenetrable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Impenetrable also means impossible to understand, like a very difficult text.[↗](../../impenetrable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The castle walls were impenetrable.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They hacked a path through the impenetrable jungle.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fog was so thick it was impenetrable.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The instructions were impenetrable; nobody understood them.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team's defence was impenetrable all season.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The darkness of the cave was impenetrable.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It was pleasant to stand on a branch that swayed and sprung, and it was good to stare at an impenetrable roof of leaves and then climb into it.[↗](../../impenetrable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **imperative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (grammar) The imperative is the form of a verb used to give orders, instructions or advice, like «Sit down!» or «Mix the flour».[↗](../../imperative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Imperative means extremely important or urgent, as in «It is imperative that you arrive on time».[↗](../../imperative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An imperative is something you must do, a duty or need.[↗](../../imperative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Close the door» uses an imperative verb.[↗](../../imperative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Recipes are full of imperatives like «stir» and «bake».[↗](../../imperative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is imperative that you wear a helmet.[↗](../../imperative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Bossy verbs are imperatives.[↗](../../imperative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write instructions using imperative verbs.[↗](../../imperative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Saving the forest is a moral imperative.[↗](../../imperative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But he knew that he must go, for the call was imperative.[↗](../../imperative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · HVI is the imperative form of the verb to he, meaning he thou; HIV is the infinitive; and VIH is future.[↗](../../imperative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../imperative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **imperceptible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* So small, slight or slow that it cannot be seen, heard or felt.[↗](../../imperceptible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The change in the river's level was almost imperceptible.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave an imperceptible nod.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hour hand moves at an imperceptible speed.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Continents drift at an imperceptible rate, a few centimetres a year.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Cheshire Cat faded away by imperceptible degrees until only its grin was left.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There was an imperceptible tremor before the earthquake.[↗](../../imperceptible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **imperceptibly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* So slowly or slightly that you cannot notice it happening.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a way too small to see, hear or feel.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hour hand moves imperceptibly round the clock.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Day turned imperceptibly into night.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She nodded imperceptibly to show she agreed.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The glacier moves imperceptibly, only a little each day.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My little sister is growing imperceptibly taller.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The temperature dropped imperceptibly through the evening.[↗](../../imperceptibly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **imperfect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having faults or mistakes; not perfect.[↗](../../imperfect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grammar) The imperfect tense describes past actions that were going on or happened often, as in French and Spanish, or «I was reading» in English.[↗](../../imperfect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The vase is slightly imperfect, so it was half price.[↗](../../imperfect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Nobody is perfect; we are all imperfect.[↗](../../imperfect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her English is imperfect, but she speaks it bravely.[↗](../../imperfect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe that God loves people even though they are imperfect.[↗](../../imperfect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In French lessons we learned the imperfect tense.[↗](../../imperfect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plan was imperfect, but it worked.[↗](../../imperfect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **imperial** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Imperial means to do with an empire or an emperor, as in «the imperial palace».[↗](../../imperial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Imperial units are the old British system of measures, such as inches, feet, miles, pints, pounds and stones.[↗](../../imperial/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Imperial can mean grand and commanding, like a powerful ruler.[↗](../../imperial/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The British still use imperial miles on road signs.[↗](../../imperial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Convert 6 feet from imperial to metric.[↗](../../imperial/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The emperor lived in the imperial palace.[↗](../../imperial/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Imperial Rome ruled a huge area.[↗](../../imperial/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A pint is an imperial unit.[↗](../../imperial/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My grandad measures everything in inches, the imperial way.[↗](../../imperial/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The imperial army marched across the desert.[↗](../../imperial/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Imperial messenger insisted, saying it was the Emperor’s order.[↗](../../imperial/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **imperious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Imperious means bossy and commanding, used to being obeyed, though it can also be a proud kind of charm.[↗](../../imperious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Come here at once," she said in an imperious voice.[↗](../../imperious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen gave an imperious look.[↗](../../imperious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her eyes held him with imperious tenderness.[↗](../../imperious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) … [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/8/) … [39](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/39/) - ← previous: [page 6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/6/) - next →: [page 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/page/8/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)