English to English Dictionary

/ˌɪn.ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ [inessential]

[adjective] Not absolutely necessary; of minor importance or peripheral to the core nature of something.

/ˈɪn.fən.si/ [infancy]

[noun] The early stage of growth or development, especially the period of a child's life before being able to walk or talk; babyhood.

/ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/ [infatuation]

[noun] An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something, often foolish and unreasoned.

/ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən/ [inflection]

[noun] A change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice.

/ɪnˈfriːkwənt/ [infrequent]

[adjective] Not occurring often; rare or happening at long intervals.

/ˈɪŋ.ɡət/ [ingot]

[noun] A block of metal, such as gold or silver, that is cast in a shape suitable for storage and transportation.

/ɪnˈɡreɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ [ingratiate]

[verb] To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

/ɪnˈhɪərənt ˈɡʊdnəs/ [inherent goodness]

[noun] The essential, natural, and permanent quality of being morally upright, kind, or virtuous that is believed to exist within a person or entity from birth.

/ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.tə.bəl/ [inheritable]

[adjective] Capable of being passed down from parents to offspring genetically, or from a predecessor to a successor legally.

/ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ [inhibition]

[noun] A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.

/ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/ [injury]

[noun] Physical harm or damage to a person's body, often resulting from an accident or an attack.

/ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tər/ [innovator]

[noun] A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products.

/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ [inquiry]

[noun] An act of asking for information or an official investigation into something.

/ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/

[noun] The quality of being inquisitive; an eager desire to know, learn, or investigate; a strong sense of curiosity.

/ɪnˈsɜːrʃən mɑːrk/ [insertion mark]

[noun] A proofreading or editing symbol, typically shaped like a caret (^), used to indicate the specific location where additional text or characters should be inserted into a document.

/ɪnˈsɜːrʃənz/ [insertions]

[noun] The action of placing or fitting something inside or into something else, or a thing that is added or put in.

/ˈɪn.saɪt.fəl/ [insightful]

[adjective] Having or showing a deep, accurate, and deep-seated understanding of a person, situation, or complex problem.

/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ [insignificant]

[adjective] Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration; lacking consequence or weight.