English Words Starting With I

• interlinear

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪə/Written or printed between the lines of a text.
• interlineate

  verb-transitiveC2 / Very Rare
  /ˌɪn.tə.lɪˈni.eɪt/To write or insert words between the lines of a text.
• interlingua

  nounLow
  /ˌɪntəˈlɪŋɡwə/An artificial language created to facilitate communication between speakers of different native languages, often designed with a simplified grammar and vocabulary drawn from multiple languages.
• interlining

  nounC1
  /ˌɪn.təˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/An extra layer of material sewn between the outer fabric and the lining of a garment to provide warmth, shape, and structure.
• interlink

  nounverb-transitiveC1
  /ˌɪn.təˈlɪŋk/to link or connect two or more things together.
• interlock

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/To fit together securely so that parts become connected or dependent on each other.
• interlocking directorate

  nounC2
  /ˌɪn.təˌlɒk.ɪŋ daɪ.rekˈtɔː.rət/A situation where the same individuals serve on the board of directors of two or more separate corporations or organizations.
• interlocking directorates

  plural-nounC2
  /ˌɪn.təˌlɒk.ɪŋ daɪˈrek.tər.əts/A situation where the same individuals serve on the boards of directors of multiple companies.
• interlocution

  nounC2
  /ˌɪntələˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/The act of conversing or engaging in dialogue between two or more people.
• interlocutor

  nounC1
  /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/A person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.
• interlope

  verb-intransitiveC2
  /ˌɪn.təˈləʊp/To intrude or meddle in the affairs or territory of others, especially for personal gain or without right.
• interloper

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈɪn.təˌləʊ.pə/A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
• interlude

  nounC1
  /ˈɪn.tə.luːd/A short period of time between two longer parts of something, often providing a break or contrast.
• interlunation

  nounExtremely rare/obsolete
  /ˌɪntəˈluːneɪʃ(ə)n/The period between the old moon and the new moon when the moon is invisible.
• intermarriage

  nounB2
  /ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒ/The act or practice of marrying between members of different groups, such as different races, religions, tribes, or social classes.
• intermarry

  verbverb-intransitiveC1
  /ˌɪn.təˈmær.i/To marry someone from a different social, ethnic, religious, or racial group.
• intermeddle

  verbverb-intransitiveArchaic / Very Low
  /ˌɪntəˈmɛd(ə)l/To involve oneself in matters not of one's proper concern; to meddle or interfere.
• intermediacy

  nounC2
  /ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ə.si/The state or condition of being intermediate, i.e., occurring or existing between two points, stages, or things.
• intermediary

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ə.ri/A person or organisation that acts as a link or go-between, helping two other parties communicate or make a deal.
• intermediate

  adjectivenounverbB2
  /ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ət/being or occurring at the middle stage, level, or degree; situated between two extremes.

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