English words starting with I

(of a condition or illness) not able to be cured or treated by a surgical operation.

Not working or taking effect; not functioning.

Happening or done at a time that is not suitable or convenient.

much more than usual or expected; excessive

To an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively.

not consisting of or coming from any living organisms; relating to or denoting compounds that are not organic (broadly, compounds not containing carbon).

A patient who stays in a hospital for treatment during this process.

Something that is put in, such as energy, money, or information, into a system or process.

The process of entering data into a computer or the data that is entered

an official inquiry to discover the facts about something, especially a death

To ask for information.

a person who asks for information

Showing an interest in learning new things.

In a way that shows a desire to learn or know more; in a questioning manner.

an official process to find out the cause of something or to gather information

Relating to or denoting a method of learning or teaching that starts by posing questions, problems, or scenarios rather than simply presenting facts.

a period of asking questions in a detailed and unfriendly way

eager to learn a lot about things, especially by asking questions

In a way that shows a strong desire to learn or know more, often by asking questions.

a strong desire to learn or know more about something; curiosity.

a person, especially a public official, who inquires or investigates something in an official capacity.

relating to or resembling the methods of an inquisitor, especially in being harshly questioning or investigative.

a sudden and damaging attack or invasion into enemy territory.

An instance of making progress or achieving success, especially at the expense of someone or something else.

In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

To an extreme or unreasonable degree; extremely

The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

(of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied; impossible to fulfill.

in a way that cannot be satisfied or fulfilled; to an excessive degree.

to write or carve words, symbols, or a name onto a hard surface such as stone, metal, or wood.

written or carved on a surface, especially as a permanent record.

Words or symbols that have been written or carved into a hard surface.

the quality of being impossible to understand or interpret; impenetrability.

impossible to understand or interpret; impenetrable to scrutiny.

the inner seam of a trouser leg, running from the crotch to the bottom of the leg, used as a measurement of leg length.

A small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings, for example a fly or ant.

(of a disease) transmitted or carried by insects.

resembling or characteristic of an insect in appearance or behavior.

Having the quality of killing insects.

a chemical substance used for killing insects.

resembling or characteristic of an insect

An animal that feeds mainly on insects.

(of an animal) feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.

Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.

A feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.

To put sperm into a female animal or a woman, especially by artificial means.

The act or process of introducing semen into the reproductive tract of a female, especially artificially.

lacking physical sensation or awareness; inanimate

The state of being unconscious or unaware of one's surroundings.

Unconscious or unaware of something

in a way that is so slight or gradual as to be difficult to perceive.

Not aware of or showing sympathy for the feelings of other people.

The quality or state of being unaware of or indifferent to the feelings or needs of other people.

Lacking consciousness or the power of sensation; inanimate.

The state or condition of being unable to be separated or divided.

Unable to be separated or treated separately.

In a way that cannot be separated or disconnected.

To put or place something inside something else.

Placed or put into something else.

The act of putting something into something else.

A small picture, map, etc. placed within the border of a larger one.

situated or occurring near or toward the shore

on or to the inner part of something; within

With the inner surface turned to be on the outside.

Having the inner surface turned outward; reversed.

relating to or characteristic of the political and social circles of Washington D.C., especially viewed as being isolated from the concerns of the rest of the country

(of a home run in baseball) achieved by a batter hitting the ball within the field of play and successfully running around all bases before the ball can be fielded and thrown to home plate.

a person who is a member of a group or organization and therefore has special knowledge or influence.

The illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.

in a gradual, subtle way that causes harm without being noticed

the ability to understand the true nature of a situation, especially a complex one or something difficult to understand.

having or showing an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations.

In a manner showing a clear and deep understanding of people or situations.

a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization.

the quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

in a manner that is too small or unimportant to be worth consideration

not expressing genuine feelings; not honest or sincere.

In a way that is not honest, genuine, or truthful; with a pretence of feelings or beliefs one does not really have.

the quality of not expressing genuine feelings; the fact of pretending to feel or believe something.

to suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true

Suggesting something unpleasant in an indirect way, often while seeming to be innocent or kind.

The act of suggesting something unpleasant in an indirect way.

Lacking strong flavor; tasteless or bland.

to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something

The fact or quality of demanding something forcefully and not accepting refusal.

continuing to make a strong, firm demand or statement in a way that is not easy to ignore

in a way that continues for a long time and is difficult to ignore

to the degree or extent that

to expose to the rays of the sun.

The process or state of being exposed to the sun's rays.

The inside part of a shoe or boot, which the foot rests on, often removable.

rude and disrespectful behaviour

rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone who is older or more important

In a manner showing rude and arrogant lack of respect.

(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved in a liquid.

the state of being unable to pay one's debts.

Unable to pay debts owed

habitual sleeplessness; the inability to sleep.

a person who is regularly unable to sleep

a relaxed and happy way of behaving without feeling worried or guilty

showing a casual lack of concern or interest; free from worry or anxiety.

to look at something carefully in order to check its quality or condition

the act of looking at something carefully, or an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed

a person whose job is to check that things are in the correct condition or that people are doing what they should

a body or department of inspectors

A sudden good idea that helps you to create or do something.

Providing inspiration; having the effect of inspiring someone.

Relating to or used in the act of breathing in.

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative.

filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative

A person or thing that inspires someone or something.

making someone feel enthusiastic, interested, or eager to do something

The state of being likely to change or fail; lack of stability.

To put and set in position for use or service.

The act or process of putting a piece of equipment in place and making it ready for use.

To put a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use.

The act of putting a piece of equipment in place and making it ready for use.

placed or fixed (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use.