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Words beginning with I

The letter I

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imminent

/ˈɪmənənt/

About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

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immune

/ˌɪmˈjun/

Exempt; not subject to.

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immunization

/ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/

The process by which a person is safely exposed in a controlled manner to a material that is designed to prime their immune system a…

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immunized

/ˈɪmjəˌnaɪzd/

simple past and past participle of immunize

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immunocompromised

American English pronunciation

Having an immune system that has been impaired by disease or treatment.

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imogen

/ˈɪməɡən/

A female given name from the Celtic languages.

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impact

/ˌɪmˈpækt/

The striking of one body against another; collision.

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impair

/ɪmˈpɛɹ/

To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

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impairment

/ɪmˈpɛɹmənt/

The result of being impaired.

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impasse

/ˌɪmˈpæs/

A road with no exit.

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impecunious

/ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/

Lacking money.

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imperceptible

/ˌɪmpɚˈsɛptɪbəl/

Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.

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impervious

/ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/

Unaffected or unable to be affected by something.

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impetigo

/ɪmpəˈtaɪɡoʊ/

A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in childre…

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impetuous

/ˌɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

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impious

/ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/

Not pious.

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implicit

/ˌɪmˈplɪsət/

Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed; Implied.

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important

/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

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importantly

/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/

Used to mark a statement as having importance.

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importer

/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtɚ/

One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

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impossible

/ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bəl/

Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

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imprecatory

American English pronunciation

That imprecates or invokes evil.

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impressions

/ˌɪmˈpɹɛʃənz/

plural of impression

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imprimatur

/ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/

An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.

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impulse

/ˈɪmpəls/

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

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In Absentia

American English pronunciation

While not present; while absent

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In Camera

American English pronunciation

In secret or in private (in an enclosed room, behind closed doors).

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In Extremis

American English pronunciation

At the point of death.

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In Flagrante Delicto

/ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/Accent not specified by source

In the act of committing a misdeed.

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In Jest

/ˈɪn ˌd͡ʒɛst/Accent not specified by source

As a joke.

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