English words starting with I

To form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, rather than from explicit statements.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Relating to or involving the process of inferring or drawing a conclusion from evidence and reasoning rather than from direct observation.

in a way that involves reaching a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

lower in rank, status, or quality

the state of being lower in rank, status, or quality than another or others.

relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld.

a very large and dangerous fire that is out of control

not able to produce children, young animals, or crops

the condition of being unable to produce offspring or to conceive a child.

(of pests or vermin) to spread into or over in large numbers, typically causing damage or disease.

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically causing damage or disease.

(of a place or substance) overrun or inhabited by large numbers of pests or parasites in an annoying or harmful way.

A person who does not believe in a particular religion, especially the one that is regarded as the true religion.

The act or fact of having a sexual or romantic relationship with someone other than one's husband, wife, or partner.

The part of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate.

A baseball player whose defensive position is in the infield, such as a first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, or third baseman.

Conflict or rivalry within a group or organization.

The material or substance used to fill a hole, gap, or cavity.

to secretly enter or join an organization, place, etc., especially to get information or cause damage.

The process of secretly entering a place or organization in order to get information or influence it.

Relating to or characterized by infiltration; having the ability or tendency to infiltrate.

a person who secretly becomes a member of a group or enters a place in order to get information or cause damage.

Having no limits or end in space, time, or quantity; impossible to measure or calculate.

To an infinite or limitless extent or degree; very much.

extremely small; too small to be measured.

to an extremely small or negligible degree.

The basic form of a verb, without an inflection binding it to a particular subject or tense (e.g., 'be' in 'let him be', 'go' in 'can go').

the state or quality of being infinite or having no limit.

The state or quality of having no end or limit.

not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness

A place where sick or injured people receive care and treatment, especially a hospital or a building within a larger institution like a school or prison.

physical or mental weakness or illness.

to cause very strong feelings, especially anger or excitement, in someone

(of a part of the body) red, swollen, and painful or hot, often because of infection or injury.

easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly.

A condition in which a part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Tending to cause inflammation or characterized by inflammation.

Designed to be filled with air or gas.

to fill something with air or gas so it becomes larger

filled with air or gas so as to be swollen or enlarged

The present participle or gerund of 'inflate'. The act of filling something with air or gas so it expands.

a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

(of a figure, value, or rate) modified to account for the effects of inflation, allowing for fair comparison over time.

relating to, characterized by, or tending to cause economic inflation

A device or person that inflates something, especially a pump for filling tires or balloons with air.

To change the form of a word to show its grammatical function, such as tense, number, or case.

(Of a word or language) having undergone a change in form to express a particular grammatical function, such as tense, mood, number, case, or gender.

A change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender.

The quality or state of being unwilling or unable to change; rigidity.

Not able to be changed or adapted; unwilling to change one's opinions, decisions, etc.

In a way that is unwilling to change or be changed; rigidly.

To make someone or something suffer something unpleasant or harmful.

the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

The complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers.

the process of people or things arriving or entering a place, or the amount that arrives

The power to affect how someone thinks or behaves, or how something develops.

the practice of using one's influence or connections, especially in government or politics, to gain favors or advantages for others, typically in exchange for money or other rewards.

(present participle) Having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

flowing in

having a lot of influence on someone or something

an infectious disease like a very bad cold, that causes fever, pains, and weakness

A large arrival or entry of people or things into a place.

information; facts or details about a subject

A television programme that is made in the style of a normal programme but is intended to advertise a product.

To tell someone about something, especially in an official way.

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or manner; not formal.

Relating to or characteristic of the part of an economy that is not officially recognized, monitored, or taxed by the government.

The state or quality of being relaxed, friendly, or unofficial; not following strict rules of ceremony or behaviour.

In a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or manner; not formally.

A person who gives information to another.

The science of collecting, storing, and processing information, especially using computers.

facts or details about a person, company, product, etc.

The current historical era characterized by the dominant role of information creation, processing, and distribution, especially through digital technology.

Relying on or derived from information.

The activity of collecting information or data, especially systematically.

The use of computers or other systems to perform operations on data in order to extract or modify information.

Containing or providing a large amount of information.

The practice of making information available to other people, groups, or organizations.

The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.

Relating to or characterized by facts or knowledge; providing information.

Providing useful or interesting information.

the quality or state of being informative; the degree to which something provides useful or valuable information.

having or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject or situation

A principle in medical ethics and law that a patient must have sufficient understanding of a proposed treatment, including its risks and benefits, before agreeing to it.

a person who gives information to the police or another authority about someone involved in illegal activities.

the act of giving someone facts or information.

media content that is designed both to entertain and to inform.

Denoting below, beneath, or within.

A violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

Relating to or using electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light in the visible spectrum, but shorter than that of microwave radiation.

relating to the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively.

the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively.

Situated below the temporal region of the head.

The condition of happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely; uncommonness.

Not happening often; not common or regular.

Not often; rarely.

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc.

the action of breaking a law or rule, or of doing something that limits someone's rights or freedom.

To make someone extremely angry and impatient.

extremely angry

Making someone extremely angry and impatient.

In a way that causes intense anger or annoyance.

to cause a quality or feeling to be present in something; to fill something with something.

The act of adding one thing to another to make it stronger or more successful.

(of a person) very clever and skillful at inventing things or solving problems

in a clever, original, and inventive manner

An innocent or unsophisticated young woman, especially as a character type in a play or film.

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and candidness.

In a way that shows innocence, simplicity, or a lack of deception.

The quality of being innocent, simple, and honest, without any attempt to deceive.

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

Took food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

causing shame or a loss of honor; dishonorable.

In a manner that causes or involves shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

A mass of metal, such as gold, silver, or steel, cast into a shape that is easy to handle or store.

To fix a habit, belief, or attitude so firmly that it becomes part of a person's character or nature.

(of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established and difficult to change