Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with I
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ischaemic
adjRelating to or affected by ischaemia, a condition where there is an inadequate blood supply to a part of the body, typically caused by a blocked artery.
ischemia
nA condition in which there is an inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body, typically caused by a blocked artery.
ischemic
adjRelating to or affected by ischemia, a condition in which there is an inadequate blood supply to a part of the body.
ischial
adjRelating to or situated near the ischium, the curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis.
ischium
nThe curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis.
isinglass
nA transparent, almost pure gelatin obtained from the air bladders of fish (especially sturgeon), used in making jellies, glue, and for clarifying beer and wine.
Islam
nThe religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
Islamic
adjRelating to Islam, its laws, its culture, or its people.
Islamist
nA person who believes strongly in Islam, especially one who believes that Islam should influence political systems
islamization
nThe process of bringing something under the influence of or into conformity with Islamic law, culture, or practice.
island
nA piece of land completely surrounded by water.
island-hopping
na military strategy of capturing selected enemy-held islands and bypassing others.
island-wide
adjCovering or including an entire island.
islander
nA person who was born in or lives on an island.
isle
nAn island, especially a small one.
islet
nA very small island.
ism
suffixA distinctive doctrine, system, or theory.
isobutane
na flammable hydrocarbon isomer of butane, used especially as a fuel and a refrigerant.
isoflavone
nany of a group of organic compounds that are polyphenols and are found especially in plants of the legume family, some of which have estrogenic activity.
isolate
vto separate a person, animal, or thing from others, or to be separated from them.
isolated
adjseparated from other persons or things; alone
isolating
adj(of a language) characterized by using separate words or particles to indicate grammatical relationships, rather than inflectional endings.
isolation
nThe state of being separated from other people, things, or places.
isolationism
nA policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the political or economic affairs of other nations by avoiding alliances and international agreements.
isolationist
adjOpposing involvement in international political and economic relations.
isolator
nA device or material that prevents the passage of electricity, heat, or sound.
isolette
nA small, self-contained incubator for a premature or newborn infant, providing a controlled environment of temperature, humidity, and oxygen.
isomer
nEach of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms and different properties.
isometric
adjHaving equal dimensions or measurements.
isometrics
nA system of physical exercises in which muscles are made to act against each other or against a fixed object without moving, in order to increase strength.
isomorphic
adjhaving the same form or structure.
isoniazid
na synthetic compound used as a bacteriostatic drug, primarily in the treatment of tuberculosis.
isopropyl
nThe univalent radical (CH₃)₂CH- derived from propane by removal of a hydrogen atom from the middle carbon.
isotonic
adjhaving the same osmotic pressure as a particular fluid, often the body's fluids.
isotope
nany of two or more forms of the same chemical element that have equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties.
isotopic
adjrelating to or denoting isotopes, or having the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
isotropic
adjhaving the same physical properties in all directions.
Israeli
adjOf or relating to the modern country of Israel or its people.
israeli-arab
adjrelating to both israelis and arabs, or involving the interaction between them.
israeli-controlled
adjunder the authority, power, or influence of israel or israelis.
israeli-jordanian
adjrelating to or involving both israel and jordan, or their peoples.
israeli-lebanese
adjRelating to both Israel and Lebanon or their peoples, cultures, or interactions.
israeli-occupied
adjReferring to a territory or area that is under the control of Israel, especially in a context of military or political dispute.
Israeli-Palestinian
adjRelating to both Israel and Palestine, or to the conflict between them.
israeli-syrian
adjRelating to both Israel and Syria, or involving the interaction between them.
israelite
nA member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the biblical period.
issuance
nthe act of officially making something available or giving something out.
issue
nAn important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
issue-oriented
adjFocusing on or concerned with specific problems or topics.
issue-specific
adjRelating to or dealing with a single, particular topic or problem.
issuer
nAn organization, especially a bank or government, that produces and distributes something such as money, shares, or stamps.
issues-centered
adjFocusing on or organized around specific problems, topics, or matters of public debate.
issuing
vThe act of formally sending out, releasing, or distributing something (e.g., a document, currency, or statement).
isthmus
na narrow strip of land with sea on either side, linking two larger areas of land.
it
pronUsed to refer to a thing, animal, situation, or idea that has already been mentioned or is easily identified.
Italian
adjRelating to Italy, its people, or their language.
italian-american
adjOf or relating to Americans of Italian birth or descent.
italian-made
adjmade in italy; produced or manufactured in italy.
italian-style
adjCharacteristic of or resembling the style, manner, or design associated with Italy or its culture.
italianate
adjhaving the style or characteristics of italian art, architecture, or culture
italic
adjOf or relating to a style of printing type in which the letters slope to the right.
italicize
vTo print or write something in italic type.
italicized
adjPrinted or written in a style where the letters slope to the right.
italics
plural nounA style of printing in which the letters slope to the right.
itch
nAn uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub or scratch it.
itchiness
nan uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch it.
itching
adjHaving or causing an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch.
itchy
adjhaving or causing an unpleasant feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
item
nA single thing, especially one of several things in a list, group, or set.
item-by-item
adjConsidering or dealing with each item, point, or detail separately and in sequence.
item-total
adjRelating to or being a statistical correlation between an individual item on a test or scale and the total score of the test or scale.
itemize
vTo present something in the form of a list, giving each item separately.
itemized
adjListed or shown separately, one by one.
iterate
vTo say or do something again, or to repeat a process, usually to improve it or achieve a desired result.
iterated
vPerformed or said again; repeated.
iteration
nThe process of repeating a set of operations or steps.
iterative
adjRelating to or involving repetition, especially as a method of achieving a desired result.
itinerant
adjtraveling from place to place, especially for work
itinerary
nA detailed plan or route of a journey.
its
detbelonging to or connected with a thing, animal, or baby that has already been mentioned
itself
pronused as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a thing, animal, or young child that is the same as the subject of the clause.
itsy-bitsy
adjVery small; tiny
itty-bitty
adjExtremely small; tiny.
ivorian
adjOf or relating to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) or its people, culture, or language.
ivory
nthe hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
ivory-billed
adjHaving a bill or beak of a pale, ivory-like color.
ivory-colored
adjHaving a pale, creamy-white color similar to that of ivory.
ivory-tower
adjConcerned with or involving academic or intellectual ideas that are considered impractical or removed from everyday life and real problems.
ivy
na climbing plant with dark green shiny leaves, often seen growing on walls and trees.
ivy-covered
adjCovered with or overgrown by ivy.