--- title: I — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 3 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/3/) [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 3 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/2/) **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/) - [impudence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impudence/) — Impudence is rude behaviour that shows no respect, especially cheek towards someone older or in charge. — 4 sentences - [impudent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impudent/) — Impudent means rude and cheeky, not showing proper respect. — 4 sentences - [impulse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impulse/) — A sudden wish to do something without thinking about it first. — 10 sentences - [impulsively](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impulsively/) — Suddenly and without stopping to think first. — 8 sentences - [impure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impure/) — Mixed with other substances, so not pure or clean: impure water, impure gold. — 9 sentences - [impurity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impurity/) — An impurity is a small amount of an unwanted substance mixed into something that should be pure, like dirt in water. — 8 sentences - [impute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/impute/) — To say that something, usually bad, is caused by or belongs to someone: to impute blame. — 8 sentences - [in](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/in/) — In shows that something is inside something else: in the box. — 24 sentences - [inability](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inability/) — Not being able to do something; a lack of skill, power or means. — 8 sentences - [inaccessible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaccessible/) — Inaccessible means impossible or very hard to reach or get into. — 10 sentences - [inaccuracy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaccuracy/) — A mistake or wrong fact in something said, written or measured. — 8 sentences - [inaccurate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaccurate/) — Not correct or not exact; containing mistakes. — 7 sentences - [inaction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaction/) — Inaction means not doing anything, especially when something should be done. — 7 sentences - [inactive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inactive/) — Inactive means not active; not moving, working or doing anything. — 12 sentences - [inadequate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inadequate/) — Not enough, or not good enough for what is needed: inadequate food. — 8 sentences - [inadvertently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inadvertently/) — Inadvertently means by accident, without meaning to. — 8 sentences - [inadvisable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inadvisable/) — Not wise or sensible; likely to cause trouble. — 6 sentences - [inanimate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inanimate/) — Not alive, like a rock, a chair or a toy. — 9 sentences - [inappropriate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inappropriate/) — Not suitable or not right for a particular time, place or person. — 8 sentences - [inattentive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inattentive/) — Not paying attention; not listening or watching carefully. — 8 sentences - [inaudible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaudible/) — Too quiet to be heard. — 7 sentences - [inaugurate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inaugurate/) — To swear a new leader into office at an official ceremony, such as a US president. — 9 sentences - [inauguration](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inauguration/) — An inauguration is a formal ceremony to bring a new leader into office, like a president. — 9 sentences - [inauspicious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inauspicious/) — Inauspicious means showing signs that things will go badly; unlucky or not a good start. — 7 sentences - [inborn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inborn/) — Inborn means present in a person or animal from birth, not learned later, like an inborn talent or an inborn fear. — 11 sentences - [inca](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inca/) — The Incas were a people of the Andes mountains in South America who built a huge empire with its capital at Cusco, in today's Peru. — 11 sentences - [incalculable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incalculable/) — Incalculable means too great or too many to be counted or measured. — 4 sentences - [incandescence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incandescence/) — The light given off by something because it is very hot, like a glowing metal wire or lava. — 8 sentences - [incandescent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incandescent/) — Giving out bright light because it is very hot, as in an incandescent light bulb. — 9 sentences - [incantation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incantation/) — An incantation is a set of words chanted or spoken as a magic spell. — 4 sentences - [incapable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incapable/) — If you are incapable of doing something, you cannot do it, because you do not have the ability or power. — 10 sentences - [incapacity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incapacity/) — Not being able to do something, especially because of illness, injury or weakness. — 8 sentences - [incarnation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incarnation/) — The Incarnation is the Christian belief that God the Son became a human being, Jesus, born of Mary. — 11 sentences - [incautiously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incautiously/) — Without care; carelessly, without thinking about danger or consequences. — 7 sentences - [incense](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incense/) — A substance, often made from tree gum, that gives off a sweet-smelling smoke when it is burned, used in worship. — 10 sentences - [incessant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incessant/) — Incessant means never stopping, going on and on without a break. — 4 sentences - [incessantly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incessantly/) — Without stopping, all the time, often in an annoying way. — 9 sentences - [inch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inch/) — An inch is a small unit of length, about as wide as your thumb; 12 inches make 1 foot. A foot is 12 inches. A yard is 36 inches. — 16 sentences - [incidence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incidence/) — The incidence of something, like an illness or a crime, is how often it happens. — 8 sentences - [incident](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incident/) — An incident is something that happens, especially something unusual, unpleasant or dangerous. — 9 sentences - [incinerate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incinerate/) — To burn something completely until only ashes are left, especially rubbish or waste. — 8 sentences - [incinerator](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incinerator/) — An incinerator is a furnace or machine for burning rubbish at very high temperatures until it turns to ash. — 7 sentences - [incipient](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incipient/) — Just beginning to happen or to show: an incipient cold, incipient baldness. — 8 sentences - [incise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incise/) — To cut carefully into a surface, such as stone, wood or skin. — 7 sentences - [incision](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incision/) — An incision is a careful cut made into something, especially a cut a surgeon makes into the body during an operation. — 8 sentences - [incisor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incisor/) — One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for biting and cutting food. — 7 sentences - [incite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incite/) — To stir up or encourage people to do something bad or violent, or to feel angry. — 7 sentences - [incitement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incitement/) — The act of encouraging or stirring people up to do something bad, violent or against the law. — 9 sentences - [inclement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclement/) — Of weather: cold, wet, stormy or unpleasant: inclement weather. — 8 sentences - [inclination](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclination/) — A feeling of wanting to do something; a liking, as in «I had no inclination to go». — 11 sentences - [incline](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incline/) — A slope: a hill or ramp that goes up or down. — 12 sentences - [inclined](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclined/) — Inclined to do something means likely to do it or wanting to do it: «I'm inclined to agree». — 11 sentences - [inclose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclose/) — To inclose something is to shut it in or put it inside a container, a wall or a wrapping. — 5 sentences - [include](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/include/) — To include means to have something as one of the parts of a whole. — 12 sentences - [included](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/included/) — Included means put in as part of a whole or a group. — 12 sentences - [inclusion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclusion/) — Being included or making someone part of a group. — 9 sentences - [inclusive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inclusive/) — Inclusive means including the first and last item named. — 13 sentences - [income](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/income/) — Income is the money a person, family or business gets, from work, selling things or other places, usually counted per week, month or year. — 8 sentences - [incommode](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incommode/) — To incommode someone is to cause them trouble, bother or inconvenience. — 4 sentences - [incomparable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incomparable/) — So good or great that nothing else can be compared with it: an incomparable view from the hilltop. — 4 sentences - [incomparably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incomparably/) — By so much that there is no real comparison: this book is incomparably better than the last one. — 4 sentences - [incompatible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incompatible/) — Incompatible means not able to work together or exist together, like a game that does not work on your console. — 9 sentences - [incompetence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incompetence/) — Lack of the skill or ability needed to do a job properly; doing something badly because you do not know how. — 7 sentences - [incomplete](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incomplete/) — Incomplete means not finished or with some parts missing. — 8 sentences - [incompletely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incompletely/) — Incompletely means not fully or not totally; with some parts missing or not finished. — 7 sentences - [incomprehensible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incomprehensible/) — So hard to understand that it does not make sense to you: an incomprehensible language. — 4 sentences - [incompressible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incompressible/) — Not able to be squashed into a smaller space. — 8 sentences - [inconsequential](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconsequential/) — Not important; too small to matter. — 7 sentences - [inconsistent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconsistent/) — Not staying the same; changing in quality or behaviour: an inconsistent player. — 10 sentences - [inconsolable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconsolable/) — So sad or upset that nothing can cheer you up: an inconsolable child after losing a toy. — 4 sentences - [inconstant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconstant/) — Changing often; not loyal or faithful: an inconstant friend. — 8 sentences - [incontinence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incontinence/) — Not being able to control when you pass urine or poo; it is a medical condition. — 8 sentences - [incontrovertibly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incontrovertibly/) — In a way that nobody can argue against or prove wrong, because the facts are completely clear. — 9 sentences - [inconvenience](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconvenience/) — Trouble or difficulty that stops things going smoothly or easily. — 14 sentences - [inconvenient](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconvenient/) — Causing trouble or getting in the way of what you want to do: an inconvenient time for a visit. — 4 sentences - [inconveniently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/inconveniently/) — In a way that causes trouble or difficulty, or at a bad time: «The bus broke down inconveniently in the rain.». — 7 sentences - [incorporate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorporate/) — To include something as part of a bigger thing: incorporate ideas into a story. — 9 sentences - [incorporated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorporated/) — Incorporated means included as part of something bigger. — 10 sentences - [incorporation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorporation/) — Including something or someone as part of a bigger whole: the incorporation of new ideas. — 9 sentences - [incorrect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorrect/) — Not right or not true; wrong. — 9 sentences - [incorrectly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorrectly/) — In a wrong way; not correctly. — 7 sentences - [incorrigible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incorrigible/) — Having bad habits or faults that cannot be changed or corrected: «an incorrigible liar». — 9 sentences - [increase](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/increase/) — To become bigger in number, amount or size; to grow. — 11 sentences - [increased](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/increased/) — Increased means made bigger or became more. — 11 sentences - [incredible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incredible/) — So amazing that it is hard to believe: an incredible trick. — 5 sentences - [incredibly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incredibly/) — Incredibly means extremely or very, very: «It was incredibly cold». — 11 sentences - [incredulity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incredulity/) — Not being able to believe something; great surprise and disbelief. — 9 sentences - [incredulous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incredulous/) — Not able or not willing to believe something; showing that you do not believe it: an incredulous look. — 9 sentences - [incubate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incubate/) — To keep eggs warm so they will hatch, as a bird does by sitting on them or as a machine does. — 10 sentences - [incubation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incubation/) — Incubation is keeping eggs warm so they can develop and hatch. — 9 sentences - [incubator](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incubator/) — An incubator is a machine that keeps eggs warm so they can hatch. — 10 sentences - [incumbent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incumbent/) — The incumbent is the person who holds an official job right now, such as a president, mayor or member of parliament. — 10 sentences - [incur](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incur/) — To have something bad happen to you because of what you did, such as a cost, a fine, a loss or someone's anger. — 9 sentences - [incurable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incurable/) — An incurable illness cannot be cured: doctors cannot make it go away, though they may help the person feel better. — 10 sentences - [incurably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incurably/) — In a way that cannot be cured or made better by medicine. — 8 sentences - [incursion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/incursion/) — A sudden attack on or invasion of a place, often short. — 8 sentences - [indaba](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/indaba/) — An important meeting or conference to discuss something, originally a gathering of Zulu or Xhosa people. — 8 sentences - [indebted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/indebted/) — Owing thanks to someone for help or kindness. — 6 sentences - [indeed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/indeed/) — Indeed is used to make something stronger, meaning «really» or «truly», as in «very good indeed». — 15 sentences - [indefinite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/indefinite/) — Not clear or exact: an indefinite answer. — 10 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/page/2/) **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/)