English Words Starting With I

• inherence

  nounC2
  /ɪnˈhɪərəns/The state of existing as a permanent, essential, or intrinsic attribute within something.
• inherency

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈhɛrənsi/The quality or state of being inherent; the fact of existing as an inseparable, permanent, or characteristic attribute.
• inherit

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ɪnˈher.ɪt/To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.
• inheritance

  nounB2
  /ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.təns/Property, money, or assets passed from a deceased person to their heirs; something received from a predecessor.
• inheritance tax

  nounB2
  /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns ˌtæks/A tax levied on the estate (the money, property, and possessions) of a deceased person before it is distributed to their heirs.
• inheritor

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈhɛrɪtə/A person who receives or is entitled to receive property, money, or a title from someone who has died.
• inheritrix

  nounLow (archaic/legal)
  /ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.trɪks/A female heir; a woman who inherits property, a title, or a right.
• inhesion

  nounVery Low / Extremely Rare
  /ɪnˈhiːʒ(ə)n/The state of existing within something as a permanent, inseparable, or inherent quality.
• inhibit

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/To restrain, prevent, or hinder a process, action, or function.
• inhibition

  nounC1
  /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/A feeling of nervousness or embarrassment that prevents you from expressing your thoughts, emotions, or desires; the process of stopping or preventing something from happening or progressing.
• inhibitor

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪ.tə(r)/A substance, agent, or condition that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction, process, or function.
• inholding

  nounLow (C2/Technical)
  /ˈɪnhəʊldɪŋ/A parcel of privately owned land located within the boundaries of a national park, national forest, or other protected public land.
• inhomogeneity

  nounLow
  /ˌɪn.hɒm.ə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/The quality or state of not being uniform in composition or character; lack of homogeneity.
• inhospitality

  nounLow
  /ˌɪnhɒspɪˈtæləti/The quality or state of being unwelcoming, unfriendly, or not generous to guests or visitors.
• inhumanity

  nounC2
  /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/Extreme cruelty or brutality; actions or behavior lacking human kindness, compassion, or mercy.
• inhume

  verbverb-transitiveC2 (Extremely Low Frequency)
  /ɪnˈhjuːm/To bury or inter a dead body.
• inion

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈɪnɪən/The external occipital protuberance of the skull; the most prominent point at the back of the head where the occipital bone protrudes.
• iniquity

  nounC2
  /ɪˈnɪkwəti/Extreme injustice, wickedness, or grossly unfair behaviour.
• initial

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/Existing or occurring at the beginning of a process, series, or period.
• initial rhyme

  nounLow
  /ɪˈnɪʃəl raɪm/A poetic or stylistic device in which two or more words share the same initial consonant sound(s), also known as alliteration.

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