Words prefixed with im-, i- and in-

Author: Peter Berry
Date Of Creation: 18 February 2021
Update Date: 15 May 2024
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Prefixes Im and In
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The prefixin- indicates opposition. For example: instable (which is not stable), impartial (which is not partial), ilogical (which is not logical).

  • See also: Prefixes (with their meaning)

Variants of the prefix: i-, im-

  • When the word begins with B or P, the variant is used im-. For example: impair, imbattable.
  • When the word begins with L or R, the variant is used i-. For example: ireverent, ilegal.
  • See also: Opposition and negation prefixes

Examples of words with the prefix im-

  1. Unbeatable: That cannot be beaten or beaten.
  2. Fool: That he has little intelligence.
  3. Imbue him: That he has no resistance and is unable to fight.
  4. Callow: That he has no hair in his beard.
  5. Indelible: That cannot be erased.
  6. Impatient: That he has no patience.
  7. Priceless: That you can't pay.
  8. Impalpable: That cannot be felt.
  9. Odd: That it is not even or that it does not have parity.
  10. Unstoppable: That you can't stop or stop.
  11. Impartial: That does not have partiality.
  12. Impartible: That it cannot be split or divided.
  13. Impassive: That is not disturbed or altered.
  14. Fearless: That he does not let himself be dominated by fear and that he can face a risky situation.
  15. Impeccable: That it is neat and perfect, that it has no faults or faults.
  16. Prevent: That can't be helped.
  17. Impenetrable: That cannot be crossed.
  18. Unthinkable: That it is not possible to think about it.
  19. Imperceptible: That it is not possible to perceive.
  20. Safety pin: Not to be missed.
  21. Unforgivable: That cannot be forgiven.
  22. Imperishable: That it does not perish, that is, that it has an eternal or unlimited duration.
  23. Imperfect: Which is not perfect.
  24. Imperice: Lack of expertise.
  25. Waterproof: That does not allow moisture or any other liquid to pass through.
  26. Impermutable: Which is not interchangeable.
  27. Impersonal: That is not something personal.
  28. Impertinent: Contrary to pertinent.
  29. Imperturbable: That it is not disturbing or alterable.
  30. Impiety: That he has no mercy or that he is not pious.
  31. Relentless: That it cannot be smoothed or placated.
  32. Implosion: Explosion inward.
  33. unpolluted: That has no blemish or error.
  34. Imponderable: That cannot be predicted.
  35. Unpopular: That is not popular.
  36. Impossible: Which is contrary to what is possible.
  37. Impotence: Lack of power or strength.
  38. Impracticable: That you can't practice.
  39. Imprecise: That is not accurate.
  40. Unpredictable: That its outcome cannot be predicted or anticipated.
  41. Essential: Completely necessary, something you can't do without.
  42. Unpresentable: That cannot be presented.
  43. Unpredictable: That cannot be predicted.
  44. Unlikely: Which is contrary to something probable.
  45. Unbreakable: That it cannot be desecrated or that it cannot be disrespected.
  46. Unpronounceable: That cannot be pronounced.
  47. Improper: That is not proper or worthy.
  48. Improportion: That has no proportion.
  49. Irrevocable: That it cannot have an extension in time.
  50. Impróspero: Which is not prosperous.
  51. Improvise: Do something without preparing it beforehand.
  52. Unwise: That is not prudent.
  53. Imputable: That the age of puberty has not arrived.
  54. Unchaste: That has no shame.
  55. Challengeable: That it is not debatable and it is possible to question it.
  56. Unpunished: That does not receive punishment.
  57. Unpunctual: That is not punctual.
  58. Impurity: That it has no purity or is not pure.
  59. Defile: That cannot be purified.
  60. Impure: Which is not or has no purity.

Examples of words with the prefix in-

  1. Incomprehension: That is not understandable.
  2. Harmless: That it is not dangerous or offensive.
  3. Incompatible: Which is not supported.
  4. Independent: That it does not depend on anything or anyone.
  5. Incomparable: That cannot be compared with anything else.
  6. Unfathomable: That cannot be covered.
  7. Unapproachable: That it is not possible to address it
  8. Endless: That is not over.
  9. Inaccessible: That does not have access.
  10. Unacceptable: That is not accepted
  11. Inactive: Which is not active.
  12. Misfit: That has not been adapted.
  13. Inadequate: That is not adequate or correct.
  14. Inadmissible: That cannot be admitted.
  15. Unnoticed: That it is not possible to foresee or warn.
  16. Inexhaustible: That is not finished or exhausted.
  17. Unbearable: That it is not bearable or tolerable.
  18. Wireless: That has no wire or cables.
  19. Inalienable: That it cannot be alienated or alienated.
  20. Unaltered: That its state or condition cannot be altered.
  21. Immovable: That cannot be moved.
  22. Inappetent: That he has no appetite.
  23. Inapplicable: That cannot be applied.
  24. Priceless: That is not appreciated.
  25. Unprehensible/ ungraspable: That cannot be taken.
  26. Inappropriate: That is not appropriate, correct or fair.
  27. Inharmonious: That has no harmony.
  28. Crease-resistant: That does not wrinkle.
  29. Unavailable: Something unattainable or impossible to achieve or achieve.
  30. Absence: Lack of assistance from a person.
  31. Inaudible: Something that is not possible to hear either because of its low tone or because it is not morally correct to hear it.
  32. Incalculable: That cannot be calculated.
  33. Tireless: That he never gets tired of doing something.
  34. Be unable: That is not capable.
  35. Unwary: That he does not act with caution when expressing himself or speaking.
  36. Incessant: That does not stop.
  37. Uncivilized: That is not civilized.
  38. Nondescript: That its classification is not possible.
  39. Incoercible: That it is not possible to contain or repress.
  40. Incoherent: That does not have coherence.
  41. Inedible: That it is not possible to eat.
  42. In solitary confinement: That is not communicated or in communication with something else.
  43. Inconceivable: That it is not possible to understand, accept or conceive it.
  44. Irreconcilable: That is not compatible with anything else.
  45. Unfinished: Something that has no end or conclusion.
  46. Unconditionally: That has no conditioning.
  47. Inconducting: That it does not lead or have a specific purpose or purpose.
  48. Unspeakable: That it is not possible to be confessed.
  49. Nonconformist: That you are not satisfied.
  50. Unmistakable: That it is not possible to confuse it.
  51. Incongruous: That has no coherence.
  52. Immeasurable: Which is very difficult to measure, quantify or value.
  53. Immovable: That is not moved.
  54. Unconquerable: That it is not possible to conquer or seduce.
  55. Inconsistent: Lacking coherence or logical consistency.
  56. Inconsolable: That has no consolation.
  57. inconstant: That it has no constancy or that it is unstable in a certain period of time.
  58. Unconstitutional: That is not endorsed or within the constitution.
  59. Uncountable: That it is not possible to quantify or account.
  60. Unstoppable: That it is not possible to contain it.
  61. Incontestable: That he does not admit criticism for being extremely correct.
  62. Uncontrolled: That its control is not possible.
  63. Inconvenient: Mishap that happens at a certain time and has not been planned or planned.
  64. Incorporeal: That it has no body or shape.
  65. Incorrect: Which is not correct or adequate.
  66. Incorrigibly: That it is not possible to straighten or correct.
  67. Incorrupt: That is not corrupted.
  68. Incredulous: Who does not easily believe things that he has seen or experienced.
  69. Incredible: Which is fabulous, spectacular or that seems a lie.
  70. Objurgatory: That is directed harshly and authoritarianism towards another person.
  71. Unquestionable: That it is not possible to question.
  72. Uncultivated: That lacks culture or knowledge.
  73. Breach: That did not comply.
  74. Improper: Which is not due or correct.
  75. Undesirable: That is not desirable.
  76. Indeterminate: That does not have defined or determined characteristics.
  77. Indigestible: That can be digested.
  78. Indiscreet: That lacks discretion.
  79. Indisposition: That is not available momentarily for something.

Examples of words with the prefix i-

  1. Illegal: That it is not of the law or that it is opposed to it.
  2. Illogical: That doesn't make sense.
  3. Unreal: That is not real.
  4. Unbreakable: That cannot be broken.
  5. Irrational: That is not right.
  6. Disrespectful: That she is not respectful or does not act with respect.
  7. Irreversible: That it is not possible to return to its original form or previous state.
  8. Irresolute: Who acts indecisively or indecisively.
  9. Irreverent: That has no respect or reverence.
  10. Irrelevant: That it does not have or does not matter.

(!) Exceptions


Not all words that begin with the syllables in-, im- and i- correspond to these prefixes. There are some exceptions:

  • Magnet: Heavy mineral that attracts iron and steel, among other metals.
  • Imbabureña: That is proper or related to the province of Imbabura, in Ecuador.
  • imbricated: Certain species that have a wavy carapace surface.
  • Imela: Phonetic effect that occurs with certain letters of the Arabic dialect.
  • Imbunche: Term used in Chile in reference to the damage caused by sorcery.
  • Impact: Shock or blow of one thing with another.
  • Impala: Antelope with reddish brown fur.
  • Imparisyllable: Which has an odd number of syllables.
  • Imperative: That is expressed as an order or that is imposed.
  • Empire: Political organization of pyramid type where power rests on the emperor.
  • Implore: Ask for something with humility and respect.
  • Inclaustration: Entrance to a convent or monastery.

See also:


  • Words with the prefix anti-
  • Words with the prefix contra-
  • Words with the prefix des-


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