Words Starting With I
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2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| it | 2 | the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information | - |
| is | 2 | - | - |
| in | 2 | a state in midwestern United States | - |
| if | 5 | In case that; granting, allowing, or supposing that; introducing a condition or supposition. | - |
| id | 3 | a state in the Rocky Mountains | - |
| io | 2 | (Greek mythology) a maiden seduced by Zeus; when Hera was about to discover them together Zeus turned her into a white heifer | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| its | 3 | - | - |
| ice | 5 | diamonds | look at the ice on that dame! |
| ill | 3 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | ill from the monotony of his suffering |
| ink | 7 | a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing | - |
| inn | 3 | a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers | - |
| ivy | 9 | Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits | - |
| icy | 8 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | icy stare |
| ins | 3 | an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States | - |
| ich | 8 | - | - |
| ion | 3 | a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons | - |
| ifs | 6 | - | - |
| ilk | 7 | a kind of person | I can't tolerate people of his ilk |
| imp | 7 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| ita | 3 | - | - |
| ire | 3 | a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance | - |
| ism | 5 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| iso | 3 | - | - |
| ide | 4 | - | - |
| ios | 3 | - | - |
| iff | 9 | - | - |
| irk | 7 | irritate or vex | - |
| ish | 6 | - | - |
| iwi | 6 | - | - |
| ick | 9 | - | - |
| ids | 4 | - | - |
| igg | 5 | one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria | - |
| ing | 4 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| into | 4 | To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications. | - |
| idea | 5 | (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it |
| iron | 4 | home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth | - |
| inch | 9 | a unit of measurement for advertising space | - |
| item | 6 | an individual instance of a type of symbol | - |
| info | 7 | a message received and understood | - |
| idol | 5 | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | - |
| iris | 4 | diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening | - |
| iced | 7 | - | - |
| idle | 5 | not having a job | idle carpenters |
| itch | 9 | have a strong desire or urge to do something | She is itching to start the project |
| icon | 6 | a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface | - |
| imam | 8 | (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide | - |
| isle | 4 | a small island | - |
| icky | 13 | soft and sticky | - |
| idly | 8 | in an idle manner | this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people |
| iota | 4 | a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | - |
| iffy | 13 | subject to accident or chance or change | an iffy proposition |
| ides | 5 | in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month | - |
| ibex | 13 | wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns | - |
| inky | 11 | of the color of black ink | - |
| inti | 4 | the basic unit of money in Peru | - |
| iamb | 8 | a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables | - |
| ibis | 6 | wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills | - |
| ilia | 4 | - | - |
| ilka | 8 | - | - |
| illy | 7 | - | - |
| icer | 6 | - | - |
| ices | 6 | - | - |
| ichs | 9 | - | - |
| icks | 10 | - | - |
| idee | 5 | - | - |
| idem | 7 | - | - |
| idyl | 8 | a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life | - |
| igad | 6 | - | - |
| iggs | 6 | - | - |
| iglu | 5 | an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome | - |
| ikan | 8 | - | - |
| ikat | 8 | - | - |
| ikon | 8 | a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface | - |
| ilea | 4 | - | - |
| ilex | 11 | a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies) | - |
| ilks | 8 | - | - |
| ills | 4 | - | - |
| imid | 7 | - | - |
| immy | 11 | - | - |
| impi | 8 | - | - |
| imps | 8 | - | - |
| inby | 9 | - | - |
| ingo | 5 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| idiot | 6 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| issue | 5 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | - |
| image | 8 | an iconic mental representation | her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate |
| india | 6 | a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 | - |
| inner | 5 | confined to an exclusive group | privy to inner knowledge |
| ideal | 6 | of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas | - |
| irony | 8 | witty language used to convey insults or scorn | irony is wasted on the stupid |
| itchy | 13 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| index | 13 | a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself | - |
| input | 7 | signal going into an electronic system | - |
| inter | 5 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
| ivory | 11 | a shade of white the color of bleached bones | - |
| intro | 5 | formally making a person known to another or to the public | - |
| irons | 5 | metal shackles; for hands or legs | - |
| imply | 12 | have as a logical consequence | - |
| icing | 8 | (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal | - |
| indie | 6 | an independent film company not associated with an established studio | - |
| icons | 7 | - | - |
| incur | 7 | receive a specified treatment (abstract) | - |
| inept | 7 | revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse | an inept remark |
| igloo | 6 | an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome | - |
| infer | 8 | reason by deduction; establish by deduction | - |
| inert | 5 | slow and apathetic | she was fat and inert |
| infra | 8 | (in writing) at a later place | vide infra |
| inlet | 5 | an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container | - |
| irate | 5 | feeling or showing extreme anger | irate protesters |
| idiom | 8 | an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | - |
| inane | 5 | extremely silly or stupid | - |
| idler | 6 | person who does no work | - |
| ionic | 7 | the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia | - |
| iliad | 6 | a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy | - |
| impel | 9 | urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate | - |
| iliac | 7 | of or relating to the ilium | - |
| imbue | 9 | spread or diffuse through | - |
| imago | 8 | an adult insect produced after metamorphosis | - |
| izzat | 23 | - | - |
| ingot | 6 | metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling | - |
| idled | 7 | - | - |
| ilium | 7 | an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War | - |
| inlay | 8 | a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface | - |
| inset | 5 | an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted | - |
| issei | 5 | - | - |
| imbed | 10 | fix or set securely or deeply | - |
| incus | 7 | the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes | - |
| iambi | 9 | - | - |
| iambs | 9 | - | - |
| ibrik | 11 | - | - |
| icers | 7 | - | - |
| iched | 11 | - | - |
| iches | 10 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| inside | 7 | on the inside | inside, the car is a mess |
| island | 7 | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | - |
| itself | 9 | The neuter reciprocal pronoun of It. | the thing is good in itself |
| indeed | 8 | in truth (often tends to intensify) | they said the car would break down and indeed it did |
| insane | 6 | very foolish | took insane risks behind the wheel |
| invite | 9 | ask someone in a friendly way to do something | - |
| ignore | 7 | refuse to acknowledge | - |
| inform | 11 | act as an informer | She had informed on her own parents for years |
| insist | 6 | beg persistently and urgently | - |
| intend | 7 | denote or connote | - |
| impact | 12 | the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | - |
| insult | 6 | a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect | turning his back on me was a deliberate insult |
| injury | 16 | a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat | - |
| income | 10 | the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time | - |
| invest | 9 | provide with power and authority | - |
| isabel | 8 | - | - |
| intact | 8 | (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken | she was intact, virginal |
| issued | 7 | - | - |
| invent | 9 | come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort | - |
| intent | 6 | giving or marked by complete attention to | so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred |
| ironic | 8 | characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is | madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker |
| insect | 8 | a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | - |
| invade | 10 | to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate | This new colleague invades my territory |
| immune | 10 | relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) | - |
| impose | 10 | impose something unpleasant | - |
| infant | 9 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | - |
| import | 10 | having important effects or influence | - |
| inhale | 9 | draw in (air) | inhale the fresh mountain air |
| inmate | 8 | a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated | - |
| intern | 6 | an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term) | - |
| insert | 6 | (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film | - |
| inject | 15 | force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing | inject hydrogen into the balloon |
| iceman | 10 | a professional killer | - |
| infect | 11 | contaminate with a disease or microorganism | - |
| inland | 7 | situated away from an area's coast or border | - |
| ignite | 7 | cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat | Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter |
| indoor | 7 | located, suited for, or taking place within a building | indoor activities for a rainy day |
| ironed | 7 | (of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron | - |
| injure | 13 | hurt the feelings of | - |
| induce | 9 | produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes | - |
| intake | 10 | the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | - |
| invoke | 13 | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic | - |
| inning | 7 | (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat | - |
| iodine | 7 | a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic | - |
| impure | 10 | having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws | - |
| incest | 8 | sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child) | - |
| insure | 6 | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | - |
| indies | 7 | - | - |
| innate | 6 | not established by conditioning or learning | - |
| iguana | 7 | large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| imagine | 10 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| invited | 11 | - | - |
| illegal | 8 | prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules | an illegal chess move |
| injured | 15 | emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed | injured feelings |
| illness | 7 | impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism | - |
| intense | 7 | extremely sharp or severe | intense itching and burning |
| improve | 14 | get better | The weather improved toward evening |
| instant | 7 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| include | 10 | allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | - |
| impress | 11 | reproduce by printing | - |
| ignored | 9 | disregarded | her ignored advice |
| initial | 7 | mark with one's initials | - |
| involve | 13 | have as a necessary feature | This decision involves many changes |
| inherit | 10 | obtain from someone after their death | I inherited a castle from my French grandparents |
| inspire | 9 | heighten or intensify | - |
| invaded | 12 | - | - |
| inquiry | 19 | a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | - |
| immense | 11 | unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains |
| insight | 11 | the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation | - |
| idiotic | 10 | insanely irresponsible | an idiotic idea |
| impulse | 11 | the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber | they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus |
| immoral | 11 | not adhering to ethical or moral principles | they considered colonialism immoral |
| isolate | 7 | place or set apart | They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates |
| incense | 9 | perfume especially with a censer | - |
| install | 7 | put into an office or a position | the new president was installed immediately after the election |
| indoors | 8 | within a building | - |
| indulge | 9 | enjoy to excess | She indulges in ice cream |
| insured | 8 | a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc. | - |
| inspect | 11 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | - |
| imitate | 9 | reproduce someone's behavior or looks | The mime imitated the passers-by |
| imposed | 12 | set forth authoritatively as obligatory | the imposed taxation |
| implant | 11 | put firmly in the mind | - |
| invalid | 11 | someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury | - |
| itching | 13 | an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch | - |
| intrude | 8 | enter uninvited | They intruded on our dinner party |
| iceberg | 12 | a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier | - |
| inquire | 16 | conduct an inquiry or investigation of | inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady |
| ironing | 8 | garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed | there was a basketful of ironing to do |
| insides | 8 | - | - |
| insider | 8 | an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations | - |
| inhuman | 12 | without compunction or human feeling | - |
| induced | 11 | brought about or caused; not spontaneous | a case of steroid-induced weakness |
| inflict | 12 | impose something unpleasant | - |
| insulin | 7 | hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells | - |
| inhaler | 10 | a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion | - |
| illicit | 9 | contrary to or forbidden by law | illicit trade |
| inferno | 10 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | - |
| infidel | 11 | a person who does not acknowledge your god | - |
| implore | 11 | call upon in supplication; entreat | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| interest | 8 | be on the mind of | - |
| innocent | 10 | not knowledgeable about something specified | American tourists wholly innocent of French |
| internet | 8 | a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange | - |
| incident | 11 | (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence | incidental expenses |
| industry | 12 | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale | American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
| identity | 12 | an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates | the identity under numerical multiplication is 1 |
| informed | 14 | having much knowledge or education | an informed public |
| imagined | 12 | - | - |
| increase | 10 | the amount by which something increases | they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare |
| identify | 15 | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property | - |
| instance | 10 | an occurrence of something | another instance occurred yesterday |
| infected | 14 | containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms | - |
| internal | 8 | inside the country | the nation's internal politics |
| inspired | 11 | being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods | an inspired performance |
| illusion | 8 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| included | 12 | enclosed in the same envelope or package | the included check |
| intended | 10 | future; betrothed | his intended bride |
| instinct | 10 | inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli | the spawning instinct in salmon |
| ignorant | 9 | uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication | an ignorant man |
| imperial | 12 | belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler | golden age of imperial splendor |
| intimate | 10 | having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere | an intimate cocktail lounge |
| isolated | 9 | being or feeling set or kept apart from others | could not remain the isolated figure he had been |
| invasion | 11 | any entry into an area not previously occupied | an invasion of tourists |
| injuries | 15 | - | - |
| inviting | 12 | attractive and tempting | an inviting offer |
| immortal | 12 | any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force | - |
| interior | 8 | of or coming from the middle of a region or country | - |
| indicate | 11 | be a signal for or a symptom of | These symptoms indicate a serious illness |
| improved | 16 | become or made better in quality | was proud of his improved grades |
| infinite | 11 | the unlimited expanse in which everything is located | the boundless regions of the infinite |
| insanity | 11 | relatively permanent disorder of the mind | - |
| incoming | 13 | the act of entering | - |
| ignoring | 10 | - | - |
| imbecile | 14 | having a mental age of three to seven years | - |
| isabella | 10 | the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504) | - |
| ignition | 9 | the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine | - |
| immature | 12 | (of birds) not yet having developed feathers | - |
| imported | 13 | used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source | imported wines |
| informer | 13 | one who reveals confidential information in return for money | - |
| intimacy | 15 | close or warm friendship | the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy |
| insecure | 10 | lacking in security or safety | his fortune was increasingly insecure |
| intruder | 9 | someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission | - |
| impotent | 12 | lacking power or ability | Technology without morality is barbarous; morality without technology is impotent |
| infamous | 13 | known widely and usually unfavorably | the infamous Benedict Arnold |
| infantry | 14 | an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot | - |
| imminent | 12 | close in time; about to occur | in imminent danger |
| inferior | 11 | written or printed below and to one side of another character | - |
| ideology | 13 | an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation | - |
| immunity | 15 | an act exempting someone | he was granted immunity from prosecution |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| important | 13 | having authority or ascendancy or influence | an important official |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| impressed | 14 | deeply or markedly affected or influenced | - |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| interrupt | 11 | make a break in | We interrupt the program for the following messages |
| invisible | 14 | not prominent or readily noticeable | the invisible man |
| intention | 9 | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | good intentions are not enough |
| interfere | 12 | get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force | - |
| institute | 9 | set up or lay the groundwork for | - |
| immediate | 14 | very close or connected in space or time | immediate contact |
| infection | 14 | an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted | - |
| increased | 12 | made greater in size or amount or degree | - |
| invention | 12 | a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation | - |
| innocence | 13 | the quality of innocent naivete | - |
| inherited | 13 | occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | an inherited disease |
| instantly | 12 | without any delay | - |
| identical | 12 | being the exact same one; not any other: | this is the identical room we stayed in before |
| injection | 18 | any solution that is injected (as into the skin) | - |
| imaginary | 15 | not based on fact; existing only in the imagination | a small child's imaginary friends |
| imagining | 13 | - | - |
| injustice | 18 | the practice of being unjust or unfair | - |
| integrity | 13 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development |
| insulting | 10 | expressing extreme contempt | - |
| intuition | 9 | an impression that something might be the case | he had an intuition that something had gone wrong |
| ignorance | 12 | the lack of knowledge or education | - |
| impatient | 13 | (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness | impatient to begin |
| installed | 10 | - | - |
| involving | 16 | - | - |
| isolation | 9 | the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others | - |
| incapable | 15 | not meeting requirements | - |
| initially | 12 | at the beginning | - |
| illegally | 13 | in an illegal manner | they dumped the waste illegally |
| imitating | 12 | - | - |
| inventory | 15 | a detailed list of all the items in stock | - |
| informant | 14 | someone who sees an event and reports what happened | - |
| inspiring | 12 | stimulating or exalting to the spirit | - |
| intensive | 12 | a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies | - |
| intensity | 12 | chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue | - |
| interpret | 11 | make sense of; assign a meaning to | How do you interpret his behavior? |
| indicated | 13 | - | - |
| infirmary | 17 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| improving | 17 | getting higher or more vigorous | an improving economy |
| intercept | 13 | tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | - |
| intervene | 12 | get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force | Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II? |
| improvise | 16 | perform without preparation | - |
| inflation | 12 | a general and progressive increase in prices | in inflation everything gets more valuable except money |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| impossible | 16 | totally unlikely | - |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| impressive | 17 | producing a strong effect | gave an impressive performance as Othello |
| indistinct | 13 | not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand | indistinct shapes in the gloom |
| impression | 14 | a concavity in a surface produced by pressing | he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| invitation | 13 | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something | an invitation to lunch |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| investment | 15 | money that is invested with an expectation of profit | - |
| identified | 15 | having the identity known or established | the identified bodies were released for burial |
| importance | 16 | a prominent status | a person of importance |
| instrument | 12 | write an instrumental score for | - |
| industrial | 11 | employed in industry | the industrial classes |
| inevitable | 15 | an unavoidable event | don't argue with the inevitable |
| inspection | 14 | a formal or official examination | we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator |
| instructor | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| increasing | 13 | becoming greater or larger | increasing prices |
| initiative | 13 | serving to set in motion | the initiative phase in the negotiations |
| irrelevant | 13 | having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue | an irrelevant comment |
| invincible | 17 | incapable of being overcome or subdued | an invincible army |
| imprisoned | 15 | being in captivity | - |
| incomplete | 16 | not yet finished | his thesis is still incomplete |
| influenced | 16 | - | - |
| irritating | 11 | (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite | - |
| intriguing | 12 | disturbingly provocative | an intriguing smile |
| indication | 13 | something that serves to indicate or suggest | an indication of foul play |
| illiterate | 10 | a person unable to read | - |
| irrational | 10 | a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number | - |
| indigenous | 12 | originating where it is found | the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan |
| ingredient | 12 | food that is a component of a mixture in cooking | - |
| infiltrate | 13 | enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members | The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor |
| initiation | 10 | wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge | his dullness was due to lack of initiation |
| intimidate | 13 | make timid or fearful | Her boss intimidates her |
| infectious | 15 | caused by infection or capable of causing infection | - |
| inevitably | 18 | by necessity | - |
| internship | 15 | the position of a medical intern | - |
| imperative | 17 | a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | - |
| indicating | 14 | - | - |
| innovative | 16 | being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before | stylistically innovative works |
| impeccable | 20 | without fault or error | speaks impeccable French |
| ironically | 15 | in an ironic manner | she began to mimic him ironically |
| invaluable | 15 | having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth | - |
| indictment | 15 | a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense | - |
| integrated | 12 | formed or united into a whole | - |
| inadequate | 20 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | an inadequate income |
| infidelity | 17 | the quality of being unfaithful | - |
| insecurity | 15 | the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure | - |
| insatiable | 12 | impossible to satisfy | an insatiable demand for old buildings to restore |
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Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of words starting with I! These words are not only pivotal in the English language but also carry a certain charm and sophistication. Whether it's the elegant "illuminate" or the quirky "igloo", these words influence our conversations in unique ways. Dive in as we explore how these initial letters play a crucial role in word formation and pronunciation, while uncovering some captivating examples along the way.
About "words starting with I"
The letter "I" is the fifth vowel and the ninth letter in the English alphabet. It holds a significant place in the lexicon, thanks to its versatility and frequent usage. Words beginning with I often have an exotic or intellectual flair, which can change the tone of a conversation or written piece. For instance, "inspire" and "innovate" evoke feelings of creativity and progress, while "isolate" and "intimidate" bring about more nuanced emotions. The placement of "I" at the start of a word often denotes action or state, enriching the language with depth and variety.
Pronunciation-wise, "I" is quite the chameleon. It can represent different sounds, from the long "eye" in "ice" to the short "ih" in "igloo". This variability makes words starting with I particularly interesting. Their pronunciation can add rhythm, emphasis, and even a touch of surprise to everyday speech. The influence of these combinations is far-reaching, making them indispensable in both casual and formal communication.
Popular word examples
Let's delve into some popular words starting with I that highlight their uniqueness and utility.
Illuminate
- Definition: To light up or make clear.
- Example in a Sentence: The teacher used a flashlight to illuminate the dark room.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "illuminare," meaning "to light up."
Inspire
- Definition: To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist’s work continues to inspire countless young creatives.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the Latin “inspirare,” meaning “to breathe into.”
Innovate
- Definition: To introduce something new.
- Example in a Sentence: Companies must innovate constantly to stay competitive in the market.
- Fun Fact: The root of the word is the Latin “innovatus,” which means “renewed.”
Igloo
- Definition: A dome-shaped Eskimo house, typically built from blocks of solid snow.
- Example in a Sentence: The children built a small igloo in their backyard.
- Fun Fact: The word "igloo" is derived from the Inuit word “iglu,” meaning “house.”
Isolate
- Definition: To set apart from others.
- Example in a Sentence: Scientists had to isolate the bacteria to study it effectively.
- Fun Fact: It originates from the Italian word “isolato,” akin to “island.”
Intimidate
- Definition: To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
- Example in a Sentence: The large dog seemed to intimidate the visitors.
- Fun Fact: The word stems from the Latin “intimidare,” meaning “to frighten.”
Imagine
- Definition: To form a mental image or concept of something.
- Example in a Sentence: She could only imagine the wonderful adventures ahead.
- Fun Fact: "Imagine" comes from the Latin “imaginari,” meaning “to picture to oneself.”
Improve
- Definition: To make or become better.
- Example in a Sentence: He practiced every day to improve his guitar skills.
- Fun Fact: The word has roots in the Latin “improbare,” meaning “to make better.”
Identify
- Definition: To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.
- Example in a Sentence: Can you identify the person in this photograph?
- Fun Fact: It derives from the Late Latin “identificare,” meaning “to make identical.”
Imply
- Definition: To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
- Example in a Sentence: His tone seemed to imply that he was unhappy with the decision.
- Fun Fact: Originates from the Latin “implicare,” meaning “to entwine.”
High-scoring scrabble examples
For word game enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring Scrabble words that begin with I:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Iniquity | 20 | Immoral or grossly unfair behavior. |
| Iconize | 18 | To treat as an icon or idolize. |
| Iceblink | 16 | A bright appearance on the horizon caused by ice. |
| Ignoramus | 13 | An ignorant or stupid person. |
| Imbroglios | 15 | Complicated or confusing situations. |
| Incubi | 14 | Male demons believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players, take note of these handy five-letter words starting with I:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ideal | Perfect; most suitable. |
| Inert | Lacking the ability or strength to move. |
| Index | An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. |
| Input | What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system. |
| Issue | An important topic or problem for debate or discussion. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore some of the more unusual and rare words starting with I:
Ineffable
- Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Latin “ineffabilis,” meaning “unutterable.”
- Example in a Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
Iatrogenic
- Definition: Induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
- Interesting Fact: Combines Greek words "iatros" (physician) and "genic" (produced by).
- Example in a Sentence: The rash was an iatrogenic effect of the medication.
Interrobang
- Definition: A punctuation mark ‽ designed for use especially at the end of an exclamatory rhetorical question.
- Interesting Fact: Created in 1962 by advertising executive Martin K. Speckter.
- Example in a Sentence: Did she really say that‽
Irenic
- Definition: Aiming or aimed at peace.
- Interesting Fact: Derives from Greek "eirēnē" meaning "peace."
- Example in a Sentence: Her irenic approach helped resolve the conflict.
Irredentist
- Definition: A person advocating the restoration to their country of any territory formerly belonging to it.
- Interesting Fact: Originates from the Italian political movement "Italia irredenta."
- Example in a Sentence: The irredentist fervor was palpable in the region.
Final words
Isn't it fascinating how a single letter can open up a whole universe of words, each with its own unique charm and utility? Words starting with I have certainly proven their worth, whether in everyday conversations, high-stakes word games, or obscure linguistic corners. So next time you come across an intriguing word starting with I, take a moment to appreciate its contribution to the vibrant tapestry of the English language.
