Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
18 February 2021
Update Date:
15 May 2024
Content
- Variants of the prefix: i-, im-
- Examples of words with the prefix im-
- Examples of words with the prefix in-
- Examples of words with the prefix i-
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-
- Unbeatable: That cannot be beaten or beaten.
- Fool: That he has little intelligence.
- Imbue him: That he has no resistance and is unable to fight.
- Callow: That he has no hair in his beard.
- Indelible: That cannot be erased.
- Impatient: That he has no patience.
- Priceless: That you can't pay.
- Impalpable: That cannot be felt.
- Odd: That it is not even or that it does not have parity.
- Unstoppable: That you can't stop or stop.
- Impartial: That does not have partiality.
- Impartible: That it cannot be split or divided.
- Impassive: That is not disturbed or altered.
- Fearless: That he does not let himself be dominated by fear and that he can face a risky situation.
- Impeccable: That it is neat and perfect, that it has no faults or faults.
- Prevent: That can't be helped.
- Impenetrable: That cannot be crossed.
- Unthinkable: That it is not possible to think about it.
- Imperceptible: That it is not possible to perceive.
- Safety pin: Not to be missed.
- Unforgivable: That cannot be forgiven.
- Imperishable: That it does not perish, that is, that it has an eternal or unlimited duration.
- Imperfect: Which is not perfect.
- Imperice: Lack of expertise.
- Waterproof: That does not allow moisture or any other liquid to pass through.
- Impermutable: Which is not interchangeable.
- Impersonal: That is not something personal.
- Impertinent: Contrary to pertinent.
- Imperturbable: That it is not disturbing or alterable.
- Impiety: That he has no mercy or that he is not pious.
- Relentless: That it cannot be smoothed or placated.
- Implosion: Explosion inward.
- unpolluted: That has no blemish or error.
- Imponderable: That cannot be predicted.
- Unpopular: That is not popular.
- Impossible: Which is contrary to what is possible.
- Impotence: Lack of power or strength.
- Impracticable: That you can't practice.
- Imprecise: That is not accurate.
- Unpredictable: That its outcome cannot be predicted or anticipated.
- Essential: Completely necessary, something you can't do without.
- Unpresentable: That cannot be presented.
- Unpredictable: That cannot be predicted.
- Unlikely: Which is contrary to something probable.
- Unbreakable: That it cannot be desecrated or that it cannot be disrespected.
- Unpronounceable: That cannot be pronounced.
- Improper: That is not proper or worthy.
- Improportion: That has no proportion.
- Irrevocable: That it cannot have an extension in time.
- Impróspero: Which is not prosperous.
- Improvise: Do something without preparing it beforehand.
- Unwise: That is not prudent.
- Imputable: That the age of puberty has not arrived.
- Unchaste: That has no shame.
- Challengeable: That it is not debatable and it is possible to question it.
- Unpunished: That does not receive punishment.
- Unpunctual: That is not punctual.
- Impurity: That it has no purity or is not pure.
- Defile: That cannot be purified.
- Impure: Which is not or has no purity.
Examples of words with the prefix in-
- Incomprehension: That is not understandable.
- Harmless: That it is not dangerous or offensive.
- Incompatible: Which is not supported.
- Independent: That it does not depend on anything or anyone.
- Incomparable: That cannot be compared with anything else.
- Unfathomable: That cannot be covered.
- Unapproachable: That it is not possible to address it
- Endless: That is not over.
- Inaccessible: That does not have access.
- Unacceptable: That is not accepted
- Inactive: Which is not active.
- Misfit: That has not been adapted.
- Inadequate: That is not adequate or correct.
- Inadmissible: That cannot be admitted.
- Unnoticed: That it is not possible to foresee or warn.
- Inexhaustible: That is not finished or exhausted.
- Unbearable: That it is not bearable or tolerable.
- Wireless: That has no wire or cables.
- Inalienable: That it cannot be alienated or alienated.
- Unaltered: That its state or condition cannot be altered.
- Immovable: That cannot be moved.
- Inappetent: That he has no appetite.
- Inapplicable: That cannot be applied.
- Priceless: That is not appreciated.
- Unprehensible/ ungraspable: That cannot be taken.
- Inappropriate: That is not appropriate, correct or fair.
- Inharmonious: That has no harmony.
- Crease-resistant: That does not wrinkle.
- Unavailable: Something unattainable or impossible to achieve or achieve.
- Absence: Lack of assistance from a person.
- Inaudible: Something that is not possible to hear either because of its low tone or because it is not morally correct to hear it.
- Incalculable: That cannot be calculated.
- Tireless: That he never gets tired of doing something.
- Be unable: That is not capable.
- Unwary: That he does not act with caution when expressing himself or speaking.
- Incessant: That does not stop.
- Uncivilized: That is not civilized.
- Nondescript: That its classification is not possible.
- Incoercible: That it is not possible to contain or repress.
- Incoherent: That does not have coherence.
- Inedible: That it is not possible to eat.
- In solitary confinement: That is not communicated or in communication with something else.
- Inconceivable: That it is not possible to understand, accept or conceive it.
- Irreconcilable: That is not compatible with anything else.
- Unfinished: Something that has no end or conclusion.
- Unconditionally: That has no conditioning.
- Inconducting: That it does not lead or have a specific purpose or purpose.
- Unspeakable: That it is not possible to be confessed.
- Nonconformist: That you are not satisfied.
- Unmistakable: That it is not possible to confuse it.
- Incongruous: That has no coherence.
- Immeasurable: Which is very difficult to measure, quantify or value.
- Immovable: That is not moved.
- Unconquerable: That it is not possible to conquer or seduce.
- Inconsistent: Lacking coherence or logical consistency.
- Inconsolable: That has no consolation.
- inconstant: That it has no constancy or that it is unstable in a certain period of time.
- Unconstitutional: That is not endorsed or within the constitution.
- Uncountable: That it is not possible to quantify or account.
- Unstoppable: That it is not possible to contain it.
- Incontestable: That he does not admit criticism for being extremely correct.
- Uncontrolled: That its control is not possible.
- Inconvenient: Mishap that happens at a certain time and has not been planned or planned.
- Incorporeal: That it has no body or shape.
- Incorrect: Which is not correct or adequate.
- Incorrigibly: That it is not possible to straighten or correct.
- Incorrupt: That is not corrupted.
- Incredulous: Who does not easily believe things that he has seen or experienced.
- Incredible: Which is fabulous, spectacular or that seems a lie.
- Objurgatory: That is directed harshly and authoritarianism towards another person.
- Unquestionable: That it is not possible to question.
- Uncultivated: That lacks culture or knowledge.
- Breach: That did not comply.
- Improper: Which is not due or correct.
- Undesirable: That is not desirable.
- Indeterminate: That does not have defined or determined characteristics.
- Indigestible: That can be digested.
- Indiscreet: That lacks discretion.
- Indisposition: That is not available momentarily for something.
Examples of words with the prefix i-
- Illegal: That it is not of the law or that it is opposed to it.
- Illogical: That doesn't make sense.
- Unreal: That is not real.
- Unbreakable: That cannot be broken.
- Irrational: That is not right.
- Disrespectful: That she is not respectful or does not act with respect.
- Irreversible: That it is not possible to return to its original form or previous state.
- Irresolute: Who acts indecisively or indecisively.
- Irreverent: That has no respect or reverence.
- 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-