English words starting with I

a person or company that puts equipment or machinery in place and makes it ready for use

A single payment of a set that is paid regularly until the total amount is reached.

One of a number of parts into which a debt or other sum of money is divided for payment at regular intervals over a period of time.

A type of simple, easy-to-use camera introduced by Kodak, using cartridge-loaded film.

an example or single occurrence of something

Happening or coming immediately.

The electronic transmission of text messages in real time, typically over the internet.

(of a thermometer or other measuring device) giving a reading very quickly after being used.

happening or done immediately

Happening or done immediately, without any delay.

To represent or express something abstract as an actual instance or concrete example.

The process of creating an instance of something, especially a class or object in computing.

immediately; without any delay.

A stage between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other arthropod.

to establish someone or something in a particular position or role, especially with a formal ceremony.

as an alternative or substitute

the raised middle part of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.

To cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin.

The act of causing something to begin or happen, especially something bad or violent.

a person who causes something to happen, especially something bad or violent, by initiating it or encouraging others to do so.

To cause someone to have a particular feeling, idea, or value gradually and firmly.

To gradually cause someone to have a particular quality, idea, or feeling.

The process of slowly introducing a liquid into something, especially drop by drop.

A natural or inherent impulse, inclination, or tendency.

relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought.

in a way that is not thought about, planned, or developed by training, but comes naturally

relating to or based on instinct; not involving conscious thought or reasoning.

an organization created for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or professional development.

A large and important organization, such as a university, bank, or church.

relating to or characteristic of a large organization, especially a public body or a long-established custom.

the belief that established institutions (e.g., in politics, religion, or society) are important for a functioning society and should be preserved.

The process of establishing something as a norm or convention in an organization or culture.

to make something become part of an established system or custom

(of a person) having become dependent after a long period in an institution such as a prison or psychiatric hospital

in a way that relates to or is typical of an institution, especially a large organization or society

to teach someone a subject or skill

Detailed information on how to do or use something.

Intended or used for teaching; providing instruction.

In a way that relates to or involves instruction; for the purpose of teaching.

providing useful information or a good example to learn from

a person whose job is to teach a practical skill or sport

A tool or device used for a particular task, especially for scientific, medical, or technical work.

Serving as a means of achieving something.

A pragmatic philosophical theory which holds that ideas, theories, and beliefs are instruments or tools for action and problem-solving, and that their value lies in their usefulness rather than in their truth.

A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.

The fact or quality of serving as a means or instrument to achieve a purpose.

The action or process of treating someone or something as a mere instrument or tool to achieve an end.

In a way that serves as a means of achieving a goal; usefully or practically.

The instruments used in a particular piece of music or for a particular purpose, especially in science or industry.

Fitted with or controlled by instruments, especially for scientific measurement or testing.

not willing to obey orders or showing a lack of respect for someone of higher rank

The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in authority.

not very large, strong, or important

too extreme to bear; intolerable.

to an extremely annoying or unpleasant degree

the state of being not enough or not adequate for a purpose

not enough; not as much as is needed

to an inadequate degree; not enough.

relating to or from an island.

The state of being isolated or detached, especially from broader cultural or intellectual influences.

To protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.

covered or surrounded by a material that prevents the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.

Serving to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.

the action of protecting something by surrounding it with material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from passing through.

a material or device that prevents heat, electricity, or sound from escaping or entering.

A hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used for energy.

(of a cell or organ) generating and secreting the hormone insulin.

To speak or act in a way that is rude and offensive to someone.

To speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn.

rude or offensive; causing someone to feel offended or disrespected.

in a manner that is rude, offensive, or disrespectful.

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

impossible to bear or endure; intolerable.

Able to be insured; eligible for insurance coverage.

an arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.

A business organization that provides insurance policies to customers.

to arrange for money to be paid to you or your family if you are injured or killed, or if your property is damaged or stolen

Covered by insurance; having an insurance policy.

A person or company that provides insurance policies to people or organizations, agreeing to pay compensation for loss, damage, illness, or death in return for regular payments.

An act or instance of rising in active revolt; an uprising or rebellion.

an active revolt or uprising against a government or authority, especially by a group not recognized as a belligerent.

a person who fights against the government or an established authority in their own country

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome; too great to be conquered.

a violent uprising against an authority or government.

relating to or involved in an insurrection; rebellious

A person who takes part in an insurrection; a rebel.

Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete and whole.

the state or condition of being complete and not damaged in any way.

a design or carving cut into a hard surface, especially so that it is below the surface level

The process of taking something in, especially food, air, or an information.

The quality of being impossible to touch or to define in concrete physical terms; the state of being intangible.

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

assets that have value but are not physical objects, such as a company's reputation or brand recognition

a whole number, not a fraction; a number that is not a mixed number

Necessary to make something whole or complete; forming an essential part.

In a way that is necessary to make a whole complete; in a way that is essential or fundamental.

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively.

having different parts or groups combined or coordinated to form a whole.

(present participle) To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole.

The act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together effectively.

A person who supports or advocates the integration of different racial or ethnic groups, especially in schools, housing, or other public facilities.

Combining two or more things to form an effective whole.

A person or thing that integrates, especially a device or circuit whose output is proportional to the integral of the input.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

information, especially of a secret or strategic nature, collected by a government or organization

The power of the mind to think in a logical way and to understand things, especially at an advanced level.

relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects

(law) a category of intangible property that includes creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

The belief that the ability to think and understand is more important than emotions or actions.

the act or process of making something intellectual or treating it in an intellectual way.

to think about or discuss a subject in a detailed and intellectual way, often avoiding emotional or practical issues.

Made overly intellectual or abstract; treated in a way that emphasizes theory and complexity over emotion or practicality.

in a way that relates to the ability to think in a logical way and understand complicated ideas

the ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well

The activity of collecting information, especially of a military or political nature.

Having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations.

in a way that shows intelligence, good judgment, or the ability to think and understand

the social class or group of people who are well-educated and interested in culture, art, politics, etc., and who often have political influence

the quality of being able to be understood

able to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.