--- title: I — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 2 description: The 769 words of the school 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/school/I/page/2/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / I # I — The school dictionary · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/8/) - [immobile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immobile/) — Not moving at all; perfectly still. — 9 sentences - [immobilise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immobilise/) — To stop someone or something from moving or working. — 9 sentences - [immobility](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immobility/) — Immobility is the state of not moving or not being able to move. — 8 sentences - [immortal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immortal/) — Never dying; living for ever. — 11 sentences - [immortality](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immortality/) — Immortality is living forever and never dying. — 5 sentences - [immune](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immune/) — Immune means protected from an illness, so you cannot easily catch it, usually because your body has fought it before or you had a vaccine. — 9 sentences - [immunity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immunity/) — The body's ability to fight off a disease so that you do not catch it. — 9 sentences - [immure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/immure/) — To shut someone up in a prison or a closed place, as if behind walls. — 8 sentences - [imp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imp/) — An imp is a small, mischievous devil or sprite in old stories. — 5 sentences - [impact](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impact/) — An impact is a strong hit of one thing against another: «the impact of the crash». — 9 sentences - [impair](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impair/) — To damage something or make it weaker or worse, as in «Loud noise can impair your hearing». — 8 sentences - [impaired](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impaired/) — Impaired means weakened, damaged or not working as well as normal. — 10 sentences - [impairment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impairment/) — 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». — 7 sentences - [impart](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impart/) — To give or pass on information, knowledge or wisdom to someone: impart knowledge. — 9 sentences - [impartial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impartial/) — Impartial means fair to everyone and not taking sides, so you do not favour one person or team. — 10 sentences - [impartiality](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impartiality/) — Being fair and not taking sides; treating everyone in the same way. — 8 sentences - [impartially](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impartially/) — In a fair way, without favouring anyone or taking sides. — 8 sentences - [impassable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impassable/) — Impossible to go through or travel along, because it is blocked, flooded or too rough. — 8 sentences - [impassive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impassive/) — Impassive means showing no feeling at all, with a calm face that does not change. — 4 sentences - [impasto](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impasto/) — A way of painting with very thick paint, so that the brush or knife marks stand up from the surface. — 7 sentences - [impatience](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impatience/) — A feeling of being annoyed because you have to wait or because something is slow. — 10 sentences - [impatient](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impatient/) — Not able to wait calmly; easily annoyed when things take time. — 10 sentences - [impatiently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impatiently/) — In an impatient way: eagerly, or annoyed at having to wait. — 4 sentences - [impede](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impede/) — To impede someone or something is to get in the way and slow it down or make it harder to happen or move. — 8 sentences - [impediment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impediment/) — An impediment is something that gets in the way or makes progress hard. — 9 sentences - [impeding](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impeding/) — Impeding means getting in the way of something and slowing it down or making it harder. — 8 sentences - [impel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impel/) — To impel someone is to push or drive them to do something, as if they cannot stop themselves. — 4 sentences - [impelled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impelled/) — Made to feel that you must do something; driven by a strong feeling or need. — 8 sentences - [impending](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impending/) — About to happen soon, often something unpleasant or important. — 8 sentences - [impenetrable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impenetrable/) — Impenetrable means impossible to get through, into or see through, like a thick forest or a strong wall. — 9 sentences - [imperative](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperative/) — The imperative is the form of a verb used to give orders, instructions or advice, like «Sit down!» or «Mix the flour». — 10 sentences - [imperceptible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperceptible/) — So small, slight or slow that it cannot be seen, heard or felt. — 7 sentences - [imperceptibly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperceptibly/) — So slowly or slightly that you cannot notice it happening. — 8 sentences - [imperfect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperfect/) — Having faults or mistakes; not perfect. — 8 sentences - [imperial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperial/) — Imperial means to do with an empire or an emperor, as in «the imperial palace». — 11 sentences - [imperious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperious/) — Imperious means bossy and commanding, used to being obeyed, though it can also be a proud kind of charm. — 4 sentences - [imperiously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imperiously/) — In a proud, bossy way, like someone who expects to be obeyed at once. — 7 sentences - [impermeable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impermeable/) — Impermeable means not letting water, air or other liquids and gases pass through. — 9 sentences - [impermissible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impermissible/) — Not allowed; not permitted by the rules or the law. — 7 sentences - [impersonate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impersonate/) — To copy the voice, look or way of moving of someone, usually to make people laugh. — 8 sentences - [impersonation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impersonation/) — A funny copy of someone's voice, way of speaking or actions. — 8 sentences - [impertinence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impertinence/) — Rude behaviour or words that show no respect, especially to an older person or someone in charge; cheek. — 9 sentences - [impertinent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impertinent/) — Rude and not showing proper respect, especially to an older person or someone in charge; cheeky. — 9 sentences - [impervious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impervious/) — Not letting water, air or anything else pass through: an impervious material. — 8 sentences - [impetigo](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impetigo/) — Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by bacteria, which gives red sores that burst and form golden-yellow crusts, often on the face… — 8 sentences - [impetuosity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impetuosity/) — Impetuosity is the habit of rushing into things suddenly, without thinking first. — 4 sentences - [impetuous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impetuous/) — Impetuous means acting quickly and rashly, without stopping to think. — 4 sentences - [impiety](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impiety/) — Impiety is a lack of respect for the gods, or for holy and sacred things. — 4 sentences - [impious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impious/) — Impious means showing no respect for the gods or for holy things. — 4 sentences - [implacable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implacable/) — Implacable means impossible to calm down, soothe or make forgiving; never giving up anger or a fight. — 4 sentences - [implanted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implanted/) — Put into the body by surgery: an implanted pacemaker, implanted teeth. — 9 sentences - [implausible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implausible/) — Hard to believe; not likely to be true. — 8 sentences - [implement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implement/) — An implement is a tool or instrument for doing a particular job, like a garden implement or a writing implement. — 10 sentences - [implicate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implicate/) — To show or suggest that someone is involved in something wrong, such as a crime. — 9 sentences - [implication](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implication/) — A possible result or effect that something will have later. — 9 sentences - [implicitly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implicitly/) — Implicitly means completely, with no doubt at all, trusting fully. — 4 sentences - [implore](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/implore/) — To beg someone very strongly and emotionally to do something. — 8 sentences - [imploringly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imploringly/) — Imploringly means begging in a very urgent, pleading way. — 4 sentences - [imply](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imply/) — To suggest something without saying it directly. — 10 sentences - [impolite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impolite/) — Impolite means not polite: rude, not showing good manners or respect to others. — 7 sentences - [import](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/import/) — To bring goods into a country from another country to sell. — 11 sentences - [importance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/importance/) — Importance is how much something matters or how valuable it is. — 9 sentences - [important](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/important/) — Important means mattering a lot; having a big effect or value. — 12 sentences - [importation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/importation/) — Bringing goods into a country from another country to sell or use. — 9 sentences - [importunate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/importunate/) — Importunate means asking again and again, pushing for something so hard that other people grow tired of it. — 5 sentences - [importunity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/importunity/) — Importunity is the habit of asking again and again, pestering someone until they give in. — 5 sentences - [impose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impose/) — To make a rule, tax or punishment that people must accept. — 10 sentences - [imposition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imposition/) — An unfair or unwelcome demand on someone's time, help or kindness. — 9 sentences - [impossibility](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impossibility/) — Impossibility is the state of being impossible: something that cannot happen or cannot be done. — 9 sentences - [impossible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impossible/) — Not able to happen or be done: «It's impossible to be in two places at once». — 11 sentences - [impossibly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impossibly/) — Impossibly means in a way that cannot happen or be done. — 9 sentences - [impostor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impostor/) — An impostor is a person who pretends to be someone else in order to cheat people. — 4 sentences - [impotent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impotent/) — Impotent means without power or strength, unable to do anything to stop or help. — 4 sentences - [impound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impound/) — To impound means for the police or officials to take something away and keep it until rules are followed, such as a car, a dog or goods. — 8 sentences - [impracticability](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impracticability/) — The quality of being impossible or almost impossible to do in practice. — 8 sentences - [impracticable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impracticable/) — Impossible to do or carry out in practice, even if it sounds good. — 8 sentences - [impractical](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impractical/) — Not sensible or useful in real life; hard to use or do. — 8 sentences - [imprecation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprecation/) — An imprecation is a curse, an angry wish that bad things will happen to someone. — 4 sentences - [imprecise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprecise/) — Not exact or accurate; rough or vague. — 8 sentences - [impregnate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impregnate/) — To soak or fill something completely with a substance: wood impregnated with oil. — 8 sentences - [impress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impress/) — To impress someone is to make them admire you or feel strongly that something is very good. — 13 sentences - [impression](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impression/) — An impression is the feeling or idea you get about someone or something, especially at first. — 12 sentences - [impressionist](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impressionist/) — A performer who copies the voices and ways of famous people for entertainment. — 10 sentences - [impressive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impressive/) — So good, big, skilful or beautiful that people admire it. — 7 sentences - [imprint](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprint/) — An imprint is a mark or shape pressed into a surface, like a footprint in mud. — 13 sentences - [imprinting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprinting/) — Imprinting is the way some baby animals, like ducklings and goslings, learn to follow and trust the first moving thing they see after hatc… — 8 sentences - [imprison](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprison/) — To put someone in prison or keep them locked up. — 9 sentences - [imprisoned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprisoned/) — Put in prison as a punishment, or kept in prison. — 10 sentences - [imprisonment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprisonment/) — Being kept in prison as a punishment. — 9 sentences - [improbable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improbable/) — Not likely to happen or to be true. — 9 sentences - [impromptu](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impromptu/) — Done or made without planning or practice, on the spur of the moment: «an impromptu speech». — 8 sentences - [improper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improper/) — Not suitable or not polite for the situation. — 10 sentences - [improperly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improperly/) — Improperly means in a wrong or incorrect way, not as it should be done. — 9 sentences - [impropriety](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impropriety/) — Behaviour that is not right, honest or acceptable, especially for someone in an important job. — 8 sentences - [improve](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improve/) — To make something better (improve your handwriting). — 11 sentences - [improvement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improvement/) — The act of getting better or making something better. — 10 sentences - [improvisation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improvisation/) — Making something up on the spot, without a script or plan — in music, drama or speech. — 9 sentences - [improvise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/improvise/) — To make or do something without planning, using whatever is available. — 8 sentences - [imprudence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprudence/) — Not being careful or sensible; doing things without thinking about the risks. — 9 sentences - [imprudent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/imprudent/) — Imprudent means not wise or careful, so that trouble is likely to follow. — 4 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/) **2** [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/8/)