English Words Starting With I

• intervertebral disc

  nounC2
  /ˌɪn.tə.vɜːˈtiː.brəl ˈdɪsk/A cartilaginous pad located between two adjacent vertebrae in the spine, acting as a shock absorber and facilitating movement.
• intervertebral disk

  nounLow
  /ˌɪn.tə.vɜːˈtiː.brəl dɪsk/A flexible fibrocartilaginous pad that sits between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column, acting as a shock absorber and allowing spinal movement.
• interview

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh frequency
  /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess their suitability, qualifications, or to gather information.
• interviewee

  nounB1
  /ˌɪn.tə.vjuːˈiː/The person who is being asked questions in an interview.
• interviewer

  nounB2
  /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː.ər/A person who asks questions in a formal meeting to assess a candidate, gather information, or conduct a media discussion.
• intervolve

  verb-ambitransitiveVery Low / Archaic
  /ˌɪntəˈvɒlv/To roll, wind, or coil up together; to intertwine or interweave.
• interweave

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˌɪn.təˈwiːv/To weave or blend two or more things together, creating a complex, interconnected whole.
• interweb

  nounLow/Very Low
  /ˈɪntəwɛb/A humorous or ironic mispronunciation of 'internet', deliberately used to mock or reference outdated or naive perceptions of the World Wide Web.
• interwind

  verb-ambitransitiveRare/Literary
  /ˌɪn.təˈwaɪnd/To wind or twist together; to intertwine.
• interwork

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
  /ˌɪn.təˈwɜːk/To operate or function together, as parts of a system or as multiple systems.
• intestacy

  nounC2
  /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/The state or condition of dying without having made a valid will.
• intestate

  adjectivenounC1
  /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/Having died without a valid will.
• intestinal amebiasis

  nounC2
  /ɪnˌtɛstɪnəl ˌæmɪˈbaɪəsɪs/A parasitic infection of the intestines, caused by the protozoan *Entamoeba histolytica*.
• intestinal bypass

  nounRare
  /ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl ˈbaɪ.pɑːs/A surgical procedure that reroutes the digestive system, bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce nutrient absorption, historically used to treat severe obesity.
• intestinal flora

  nounC1
  /ɪnˌtes.tɪn.əl ˈflɔː.rə/The community of microorganisms, especially bacteria, that normally lives in the intestines of humans and animals.
• intestinal flu

  nounLow/Medium (used in everyday speech, but not in medical contexts)
  /ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl fluː/An informal, non-medical term for gastroenteritis, which causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
• intestinal fortitude

  nounLow
  /ɪnˈtɛstɪnl̩ ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/Courage and determination in the face of adversity; resilience, grit.
• intestine

  adjectivenounC1
  /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/The lower part of the alimentary canal, extending from the stomach to the anus, responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and the expulsion of waste.
• inthral

  verb-transitiveRare / Archaic
  /ɪnˈθrɔːl/To captivate or enslave someone completely, making them lose their freedom of thought or action.
• inthrone

  verb-transitiveRare / Archaic
  /ɪnˈθrəʊn/To place someone on a throne; to enthrone.

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