English to English Dictionary

/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.

/ɪnˈseɪ.ʃə.bəl dɪˈzaɪər/ [insatiable desire]

[noun] A powerful, persistent, and unquenchable longing or appetite for something that cannot be satisfied, regardless of how much is obtained.

/ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪvli/ [insensitively]

[adverb] In a manner that shows a lack of awareness or concern for the feelings, needs, or circumstances of others; tactlessly or callously.

/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.

/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ [inspiration]

[noun] The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to engage in a creative activity.

/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/ [inspiring]

[adjective] Providing encouragement, enthusiasm, or a strong feeling of motivation to do or create something.

/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋli/ [inspiringly]

[adverb] In a manner that provides inspiration, motivation, or a feeling of enthusiasm to others.

/ɪnˈstɔːl ən ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ [install an application]

[verb] To transfer software onto a computer or mobile device and configure it so that it is ready to be run by the user.

/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃənɪst/ [installationist]

[noun] An artist who specializes in the creation of installation art, which typically involves large-scale, three-dimensional works designed to transform the perception of a specific space.

/ɪnˈstɪld/ [instilled]

[verb] To gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in a person's mind.

/ɪnˈstrʌkt.li/ [instructly]

[adverb] In an instructive manner; informatively or with authoritative guidance.

/ˈɪn.sjə.lər/ [insular]

[adjective] Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or perspectives outside one's own experience; narrow-minded or illiberal.

/ɪnˈtɑːl.ji/ [intagli]

[noun] Engravings or designs carved into a material such as a gemstone or metal, such that the impression sits below the surface; plural or variant form of intaglio.

/ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.ə.li ˈstɪm.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/ [intellectually stimulating]

[adjective] Encouraging deep thought, mental engagement, or intellectual curiosity.