English Words Starting With I

• instantiate

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ɪnˈstænʃɪeɪt/To represent or provide a concrete example of an abstract idea, concept, or class.
• instantiation

  nounC2
  /ɪnˌstæn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/The act of representing an abstract concept as a concrete, specific example or instance.
• instantize

  verb-transitiveVery low / Technical
  /ˈɪnstəntʌɪz/To make something instant or immediate, especially in terms of availability, speed, or preparation.
• instar

  nounC2
  /ˈɪnstɑː/A stage in the growth of an insect or other arthropod between two moults.
• instate

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪnˈsteɪt/To establish someone or something in a position, role, or condition.
• instauration

  nounVery low
  /ˌɪnstɔːˈreɪʃən/The act of restoring, renewing, or establishing something; a renewal, restoration, or establishment of a previous state, institution, or system.
• instep

  nounC1
  /ˈɪnstɛp/The arched middle part of the top of the human foot between the toes and the ankle.
• instigate

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/to cause something to begin or happen, especially something negative or unlawful
• instigation

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌɪn.stɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/the act of deliberately causing something to happen, especially something bad, by persuading or encouraging others to do it.
• instigator

  nounC1
  /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/A person who initiates or starts a particular activity, event, or sequence of actions, especially one that causes trouble, conflict, or change.
• instil

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪnˈstɪl/To gradually but firmly establish a feeling, idea, or principle in someone's mind or character.
• instill

  verb-transitiveB2
  /ɪnˈstɪl/To gradually cause someone to learn or feel an idea, belief, or emotion over time.
• instillation

  nounLow/C2
  /ˌɪn.stɪˈleɪ.ʃən/The process of introducing something, especially a liquid, drop by drop.
• instillator

  nounC2 (Extremely Rare)
  /ˈɪnstɪˌleɪtə(r)/A person or device that slowly introduces small amounts of a liquid, or a figurative element (like doubt), in a gradual manner.
• instilled

  adjectiveverbB2
  /ɪnˈstɪld/To gradually but firmly establish (a feeling, idea, or principle) in someone's mind or character.
• instinct

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/A natural, innate, and often unconscious tendency to behave in a specific way, driven by biological or psychological factors rather than conscious reasoning.
• institute

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/An organization created for a specific purpose, especially in education, research, or professional training.
• instituter

  nounVery low frequency
  /ˈɪn.stɪ.tʃuː.tə(r)/A person who founds, establishes, or introduces something (especially an organization, system, or set of principles).
• institutes

  plural-nounC1
  /ˈɪnstɪtjuːts/A verb meaning to establish, initiate, or set in operation something formally or systematically, often with authority or ceremony. Also a noun (plural form of 'institute') referring to organizations or societies devoted to a particular pursuit, especially academic, scientific, or professional.
• institution

  nounC1
  /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/A large, established organization with a significant societal role, such as a university, bank, government body, or hospital.

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