English words starting with I

Existing or operating within; inherent.

Not consisting of physical matter; without physical form or substance.

The quality or state of being without physical form or substance.

not fully developed or grown

the state of not being fully grown or developed

too large or great to be measured or calculated

To an extreme or vast extent; in a way that is too great or extreme to be measured.

The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving a sense of urgency or present moment.

Happening or done without delay

Without any delay; at once.

extending back beyond the reach of memory, record, or tradition; extremely ancient.

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

to an extremely great degree; very much.

The extremely large size, scale, or extent of something.

to put someone or something completely into a liquid so that they are covered by it.

The action of immersing someone or something in a liquid.

Providing information or stimulation for a number of senses, not just sight and sound, and making someone feel completely involved in an experience.

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

to come to live permanently in a foreign country.

the process of coming to live permanently in a country that is not your own

The state or fact of being about to happen, especially something significant or threatening.

(especially of something unpleasant) about to happen

in a way that is about to happen very soon

not moving; not able to move or be moved

The state of being completely still and unable to move.

The act of making something immobile or unable to move.

to make something unable to move or operate normally.

to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally

exceeding reasonable limits; not moderate or restrained.

in a way that is not reasonable or controlled; excessively

lacking humility or decency; boastful or indecent.

In a way that shows an excessive or improper pride in oneself or one's achievements; without modesty.

the quality or state of being bold, forward, or lacking in humility or propriety.

To kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

The act of killing or sacrificing someone or something, especially by burning.

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; morally wrong.

The quality or state of being morally wrong or wicked.

in a way that is morally wrong or does not conform to accepted standards of behavior.

Living forever; never dying or decaying.

The state of being able to live or last forever; the condition of never dying or decaying.

to make someone or something famous for a very long time, so that they are remembered forever.

Not able to be moved

Protected against a particular disease by inoculation or as a result of natural processes.

(of a disease or condition) caused by an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system against its own tissues or substances.

The cells and tissues in the body that work together to protect it from infection and disease.

To make a person or animal immune to a disease, typically by giving them a vaccine.

The body's ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease.

The process of making a person or animal immune to an infectious disease, typically by administering a vaccine.

to make a person or animal immune to a disease, typically by giving them a vaccine.

Having been made resistant to a particular infectious disease, typically by vaccination.

A laboratory technique for detecting or measuring a specific substance (such as a hormone or drug) by using the highly specific binding between an antigen and its corresponding antibody.

(of a body or organism) having a normal and effective immune response.

Having an impaired or weakened immune system, making one less capable of fighting infections and diseases.

A condition in which the immune system is not functioning properly, making a person or animal very susceptible to infections and other diseases.

A technique for detecting specific antigens in cells or tissues by using antibodies labeled with a fluorescent dye.

A substance that can produce an immune response when introduced into the body.

The property of a substance, especially an antigen, that causes it to provoke an immune response.

any of a class of proteins present in the blood serum and cells, which function as antibodies in the immune response.

Relating to or denoting the application of immunological techniques to histochemistry, especially for identifying specific cellular components using antibodies.

Relating to the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.

Relating to the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.

In a way that relates to immunology or the immune system.

A scientist who specializes in the study of the immune system and immunity.

The scientific study of the immune system and the body's defense against infection.

A drug or other substance that reduces the activity of the body's immune system, used especially to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.

The partial or complete suppression of the body's immune response, typically induced by drugs to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.

(of a drug or treatment) acting to reduce the activity of the body's immune system.

A treatment for disease, especially cancer, that stimulates or suppresses the body's own immune system to help fight the illness.

To enclose or confine someone within walls; to imprison.

the state or quality of being unchangeable or unable to be altered.

not changing or unable to be changed.

A small, mischievous devil or sprite.

The powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.

(of a tooth) Wedged between the jawbone and another tooth, so that it cannot erupt normally.

having a major impact or powerful effect.

(present participle) Having a strong effect on someone or something.

The condition of being or process of becoming tightly wedged or lodged in a confined space.

an object or body that strikes or collides with something else, especially a celestial body such as a meteorite that hits a planet or moon.

To damage something or make it weaker or less effective

weakened or damaged, especially in a specified faculty or function

the state or fact of being impaired, especially a weakening or damage of a physical or mental function.

A medium-sized African antelope with slender build and long legs, noted for its ability to leap high into the air.

To pierce with a sharp pointed object, such as a stake or spear.

Pierced or transfixed with a sharp object.

Unable to be felt by touch; intangible.

To make information known; to tell or communicate.

not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument; fair and unbiased

the quality of not being biased or favouring one side more than another; fairness.

in a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally; without bias or favoritism.

(of a road, path, or route) impossible to travel along or over.

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

incapable of suffering or feeling pain; not subject to injury or emotional distress.

filled with or showing great emotion

not showing any emotion or feeling; calm and composed.

in a manner that shows no emotion or reaction; without feeling or expression.

the quality or state of being impassive; lack of emotion or reaction.

A technique used in painting where paint is applied thickly, so that brush or knife strokes are visible.

the feeling of being annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait

A plant of a genus that includes busy Lizzie, typically having irregular flowers and seed capsules that burst open when ripe.

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

in a way that shows you are not willing to wait for something or someone, or that you are annoyed by a delay

to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office.

(of an official, especially a president) able to be charged with a serious crime in a government trial, which may result in their removal from office.

(especially in a political context) to charge (a public official) with a serious crime committed while in office, with the aim of removing them from that office.

the act of charging a public official with a serious crime while in office.

without any faults or mistakes; perfect.

in a manner that is faultless or without any mistakes or flaws

having little or no money; penniless.

the total opposition that a circuit offers to the flow of alternating current.

to delay or stop the progress of something

something that makes it difficult to do or complete something; an obstacle.

To force or urge someone to do something.

drove, forced, or urged someone to do something

A rotating component of a pump or compressor that uses centrifugal force to move fluid.

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) to be about to happen

(especially of something bad) about to happen soon

the quality of being impossible to enter, pass through, or see through.

impossible to enter or pass through

in a way that is impossible to pass through or enter

not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes