Meaning ‘not’
The final sound of this prefix often changes (assimilates) to match the beginning sound of the base/word.
| in | im | il | ir |
| inability inaccurate inactive inadequate inaudible incapable inclement incognito incomplete inconsequential incorrect incredible indecent indecisive indefinite indelible indelicate indemnity indignity indirect indistinct indolent inedible inefficient inelastic inelegant ineligible inequality inept inert inevitable inexact inexorable inexpert infallible infamy infant infertile infidel infirm informal infrequent inglorious ingrate inhuman iniquity injure injustice innocent innocuous inorganic insane insecure insensible insincere insipid insolent insoluble insolvent insomnia intact intrepid invalid invariant invective invincible invisible | imbalance imbecile immaculate immature immediate immemorial immense immobile immoderate immodest immoral immortal immune impeccable impenetrable imperfect impersonal impolite impossible impotent imprecise improper impudent impure | illegal illegible illiberal illicit illiquid illiterate illogical | irreducible irrefutable irregular irrelevant irreligious irresolute irresponsible irreverent irrevocable |
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