English to English Dictionary

/ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/ [infatuation]

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

/ˌɪnfəˈrɛnʃəl/ [inferential]

[adjective] Based on or involving conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statement.

/ɪnˈfɜːrmər/ [infermer]

[noun] An obsolete or historical term for a person who takes care of the sick, especially in an infirmary or religious house.

/ɪnˈfɜːr.noʊ/ [inferno]

[noun] A large fire that is dangerously out of control; or, a place or situation characterized by intense heat or chaotic destruction.

/ˌɪnfərˈtɪləti/ [in-fer-til-i-tee]

[noun] The state or condition of being unable to conceive children or reproduce offspring.

/ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən/ [infiltration]

[noun] The action or process of entering or gaining access to an organization, place, etc., surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information or influence.

/ˈɪn.fɪks/ [infix]

[noun] A morpheme that is inserted into the middle of a word stem to modify its meaning or grammatical function.

/ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən/ [inflection]

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

/ɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ [inflexible]

[adjective] Not capable of being bent or changed; rigid or unyielding in nature, character, or purpose.

/ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/ [influencer]

[noun] A person who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions or opinions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience, typically on social media.

/ɪnˈfɔːrmd dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [informed decision]

[noun] A choice or conclusion reached after thoroughly reviewing relevant information, weighing potential consequences, and understanding the available options.

/ɪnˈfɔːrmɪst/ [informist]

[noun] A person who advocates for or specializes in the systematic collection, management, and dissemination of information, often within a political or organizational context.

/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər ˈleɪ.ərz/ [infrastructure layers]

[noun] The hierarchical components or levels that constitute the foundational framework of a system, particularly in computing, telecommunications, or urban planning, where each level provides specific services to the level above it.

/ɪnˈfriːkwənt/ [infrequent]

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

/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli/ [infrequently]

[adverb] Not happening often; occurring at rare or wide intervals.

/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ [infringe]

[verb] To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or set of rules; to encroach upon someone's rights or privileges.

/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.