INGLOBE, in-gl[=o]b', _v.t._ (_Milt._) to encircle: involve.--_adj._
INGLOB'[=A]TE, in the form of a globe or sphere.
INGLORIOUS, in-gl[=o]'ri-us, _adj._ not glorious: without honour:
shameful.--_adv._ INGL[=O]'RIOUSLY.--_n._ INGL[=O]'RIOUSNESS.
INGLUVIES, in-gl[=oo]'vi-[=e]z, _n._ the crop or craw of birds.--_adj._
INGLU'VIAL. [L.]
INGOING, in'-g[=o]-ing, _n._ a going in: entrance.--_adj._ going in:
entering as an occupant.
INGOT, in'got, _n._ a mass of unwrought metal, esp. gold or silver, cast in
a mould. [A.S. _in_, in, and _goten_, pa.p. of _geótan_, to pour; Ger.
_giessen_, Goth. _giutan._ The Ger. _einguss_ is an exact parallel to
_ingot_.]
INGRAFT. See ENGRAFT.
INGRAIN, in'gr[=a]n', _v.t._ the same as ENGRAIN.--_adj._ dyed in the yarn
or thread before manufacture.
INGRATE, in'gr[=a]t, _n._ (_Milt._) one who is ungrateful.--_adj._
INGRATE'FUL, unthankful.
INGRATIATE, in-gr[=a]'shi-[=a]t, _v.t._ to commend to grace or favour (used
reflexively, and followed by with): to secure the good-will of another. [L.
_in_, into, _gratia_, favour.]
INGRATITUDE, in-grat'i-t[=u]d, _n._ unthankfulness: the return of evil for
good. [Low L. _ingratitudo_--L. _ingratus_, unthankful.]
INGREDIENT, in-gr[=e]'di-ent, _n._ that which enters into compound: a
component part of anything. [Fr.,--L. _ingrediens_, _-entis_, pr.p. of
_ingredi_--_in_, into, _gradi_, to enter.]
INGRESS, in'gres, _n._ entrance: power, right, or means of entrance.--_n._
INGRESS'ION. [L. _ingressus_--_ingredi_.]
INGROOVE. See ENGROOVE.
INGROSS, in-gr[=o]s', _v.t._ (_Shak._). Same as ENGROSS.
INGROWING, in'gr[=o]-ing, _adj._ growing inward.--_n._ IN'GROWTH.
INGUILTY, in-gilt'i, _adj._ (_Shak._) not guilty.
INGUINAL, ing'gwin-al, _adj._ relating to the groin. [L.
_inguinalis_--_inguen_, _inguinus_, the groin.]
INGULF. See ENGULF.
INGURGITATE, in-gur'ji-t[=a]t, _v.t._ to swallow up greedily, as in a
gulf.--_n._ INGURGIT[=A]'TION. [L. _ingurgit[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_,
into, _gurges_, a whirlpool.]
INHABIT, in-hab'it, _v.t._ to dwell in: to occupy.--_v.i._ (_Shak._) to
dwell.--_adj._ INHAB'ITABLE, that may be inhabited.--_ns._ INHAB'ITANCE,
INHAB'ITANCY, the act of inhabiting: actual residence; INHAB'ITANT, one who
inhabits: a resident.--_adj._ resident.--_ns._ INHABIT[=A]'TION, the act of
inhabiting: dwelling-place: (_Milt._) population; INHAB'ITER (_B._), an
inhabitant; INHAB'ITIVENESS, love of locality and home; INHAB'ITRESS, a
female inhabitant. [Fr.,--L., from _in_, in, _habit[=a]re_, to dwell.]
INHALE, in-h[=a]l', _v.t._ to draw in the breath, to draw into the lungs,
as air.--_adjs._ INH[=A]'LANT, INH[=A]'LENT.--_ns._ INHAL[=A]'TION, the
drawing into the lungs, as air, or fumes; INHAL'ER. [L. _inhal[=a]re_, to
breathe upon--_in_, upon, _hal[=a]re_, to breathe.]
INHARMONIOUS, in-har-m[=o]'ni-us, _adj._ discordant, unmusical.--_adjs._
INHARMON'IC, -AL, wanting harmony: inharmonious.--_adv._
INHARM[=O]'NIOUSLY.--_ns._ INHARM[=O]'NIOUSNESS; INHAR'MONY, want of
harmony.
INHAUST, in'häst, _v.t._ (_humorous_) to drink in. [L. _in_, in,
_haur[=i]re_, _haustum_, to draw.]
INHEARSE, in-h[.e]rs'; _v.t._ (_Shak._) to enclose in a hearse, to bury.
INHERE, in-h[=e]r', _v.i._ to stick fast: to remain firm in.--_ns._
INHER'ENCE, INHER'ENCY, a sticking fast: existence in something else: a
fixed state of being in another body or substance.--_adj._ INHER'ENT,
sticking fast: existing in and inseparable from something else: innate:
natural.--_adv._ INHER'ENTLY. [L. _inhær[=e]re_--_in_, in, _hær[=e]re_, to
stick.]
INHERIT, in-her'it, _v.t._ to take as heir or by descent from an ancestor:
to possess.--_v.i._ to enjoy, as property.--_adj._ INHER'ITABLE, same as
HERITABLE.--_ns._ INHER'ITANCE, that which is or may be inherited: an
estate derived from an ancestor: hereditary descent: natural gift:
possession; INHER'ITOR, one who inherits or may inherit: an heir:--_fem._
INHER'ITRESS, INHER'ITRIX. [O. Fr. _enhériter_--Low L. _heredit[=a]re_, to
inherit--L. _in_, in, _heres_, an heir.]
INHESION, in-h[=e]'zhun. Same as INHERENCE.
INHIBIT, in-hib'it, _v.t._ to hold in or back: to keep back: to
check.--_n._ INHIBI'TION, the act of inhibiting or restraining: the state
of being inhibited: prohibition: a writ from a higher court to an inferior
judge to stay proceedings.--_adj._ INHIB'ITORY, prohibitory. [L.
_inhib[=e]re_, _-hibitum_--_in_, in, _hab[=e]re_, to have.]
INHOLDER, in-h[=o]ld'[.e]r, _n._ (_Spens._) an inhabitant.
INHOOP, in-h[=oo]p', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to confine, as in a hoop or
enclosure.
INHOSPITABLE, in-hos'pit-a-bl, _adj._ affording no kindness to
strangers.--_ns._ INHOS'PITABLENESS, INHOSPITAL'ITY, want of hospitality or
courtesy to strangers.--_adv._ INHOS'PITABLY.
INHUMAN, in-h[=u]'man, _adj._ barbarous: cruel: unfeeling.--_n._
INHUMAN'ITY, the state of being inhuman: barbarity: cruelty.--_adv._
INH[=U]'MANLY.
INHUME, in-h[=u]m', _v.t._ to inter.--_n._ INHUM[=A]'TION, the act of
depositing in the ground: burial. [L. _inhum[=a]re_--_in_, in, _humus_, the
ground.]
INIMICAL, in-im'i-kal, _adj._ like an enemy, not friendly: contrary:
repugnant.--_adv._ INIM'ICALLY. [L. _inimicalis_--_inimicus_--_in_, not,
_amicus_, friendly.]
INIMITABLE, in-im'it-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be imitated: surpassingly
excellent.--_ns._ INIMITABIL'ITY, INIM'ITABLENESS, the quality of being
inimitable.--_adv._ INIM'ITABLY.
INION, in'i-on, _n._ the external occipital protuberance:--_pl._ IN'IA.
[Gr.]
INIQUITY, in-ik'wi-ti, _n._ want of equity or fairness: injustice:
wickedness: a crime: one of the names of the Vice, the established buffoon
of the old Moralities.--_adj._ INIQ'UITOUS, unjust: unreasonable:
wicked.--_adv._ INIQ'UITOUSLY. [Fr.,--L. _iniquitatem_--_iniquus_,
unequal--_in_, not, _æquus_, equal.]
INITIAL, in-ish'al, _adj._ commencing: placed at the beginning.--_n._ the
letter beginning a word, esp. a name.--_v.t._ to put the initials of one's
name to:--_pr.p._ init'ialing (-alling); _pa.p._ init'ialed
(-alled).--_v.t._ INIT'I[=A]TE, to make a beginning: to instruct in
principles: to acquaint with: to introduce into a new state or
society.--_v.i._ to perform the first act or rite.--_n._ one who is
initiated.--_adj._ fresh: unpractised.--_n._ INITI[=A]'TION, act or process
of initiating: act of admitting to any society, by instructing in its rules
and ceremonies.--_adj._ INIT'I[=A]TIVE, serving to initiate:
introductory.--_n._ an introductory step: the power or right of
commencing.--_adj._ INIT'I[=A]TORY, tending to initiate:
introductory.--_n._ introductory rite. [L. _initialis_--_initium_, a
beginning, _in[=i]re_, _in[=i]tum_--_in_, into, _[=i]re_, _[=i]tum_, to
go.]
INJECT, in-jekt', _v.t._ to throw into: to cast on: to make to pass in or
into.--_ns._ INJEC'TION, act of injecting or throwing in or into: the act
of filling the vessels of an animal body with any liquid: a liquid to be
injected into any part of the body; INJEC'TOR, one who injects: something
used for injecting, especially an apparatus by which a stream of water is
forced into a steam-boiler. [L. _injic[)e]re_, _injectum_--_in_, into,
_jac[)e]re_, to throw.]
INJELLY, in-jel'i, _v.t._ (_Tenn._) to place, as if in jelly.
INJOINT, in-joint', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to join.
INJUDICIOUS, in-j[=oo]-dish'us, _adj._ void of or wanting in judgment:
imprudent: inconsiderate.--_adj._ INJUDIC'IAL, not according to
law-forms.--_adv._ INJUDIC'IOUSLY.--_n._ INJUDIC'IOUSNESS.
INJUNCTION, in-jungk'shun, _n._ act of enjoining or commanding: an order: a
precept: exhortation: an introductory writ by which a superior court stops
or prevents some inequitable or illegal act being done--called in Scotland
an _interdict_: (_Milt._) conjunction. [Low L. _injunction-em_--_in_, in,
_jung[)e]re_, _junctum_, to join.]
INJURE, in'j[=oo]r, _v.t._ to wrong, harm: to damage: to annoy.--_n._
IN'JURER, one who injures.--_adj._ INJU'RIOUS, tending to injure: unjust:
wrongful: mischievous: damaging reputation.--_adv._ INJU'RIOUSLY.--_ns._
INJU'RIOUSNESS; IN'JURY, that which injures: wrong: mischief: annoyance:
(_Pr. Bk._) insult, offence. [Fr. _injurier_--L. _injuri[=a]ri_--_injuria_,
injury--_in_, not, _jus_, _juris_, law.]
INJUSTICE, in-jus'tis, _n._ violation or withholding of another's rights or
dues: wrong: iniquity.
INK, ingk, _n._ a coloured fluid used in writing, printing, &c.--_v.t._ to
daub with ink.--_ns._ INK'-BAG, -SAC, a sac in some cuttle-fishes,
containing a black viscid fluid; INK'-BOTT'LE, an inkstand: a bottle for
holding ink placed in an inkstand; INK'HOLDER, INK'STAND, a vessel for
holding ink; INK'HORN (_obs._), an inkholder, formerly of horn: a portable
case for ink, &c.; INK'HORN-MATE (_Shak._), a bookish man; INK'INESS;
INK'-POT, an inkholder.--_adj._ pedantic.--_ns._ INK'ING-TA'BLE, a table or
flat surface used for supplying the inking-roller with ink during the
process of printing; INK'ING-ROLL'ER, a roller covered with a composition
for inking printing types; INK'-STONE, a kind of stone containing sulphate
of iron, used in making ink.--_adj._ INK'Y, consisting of or resembling
ink: blackened with ink.--_n._ PRINT'ING-INK (see PRINT).--CHINA INK,
INDIAN INK, a mechanical mixture of the purest and densest lampblack, with
a solution of gum or gelatine; INVISIBLE or SYMPATHETIC INK, a kind of ink
which remains invisible on the paper until it is heated.--SLING INK
(_slang_), to write: to earn one's bread by writing. [O. Fr. _enque_ (Fr.
_encre_)--Low L. _encaustum_, the purple-red ink used by the later Roman
emperors--Gr. _engkauston_--_engkaiein_, to burn in. See ENCAUSTIC.]
INKLE, ingk'l, _n._ (_Shak._) a kind of broad linen tape. [M. E. _liniolf_,
_inniolf_, allied to O. Fr. _lignel_, shoemakers' thread, _ligne_,
thread--L. _linea_, _linum_, flax.]
INKLING, ingk'ling, _n._ a hint or whisper: intimation.--_v.i._ INK'LE, to
have a hint of. [M. E. _inclen_, to hint at, which Skeat suspects to be
corrupted from Dan. _ymte_, to mutter; cf. Ice. _ym-ta_, to mutter;
ultimately imitative.]
IN-KNEED, in'-n[=e]d, _adj._ knock-kneed.
INLACE, in-l[=a]s', _v.t._ to embellish, as with lace: to lace.
INLAND, in'land, _n._ the interior part of a country.--_adj._ remote from
the sea: carried on or produced within a country: confined to a country:
(_Shak._) refined, polished.--_n._ IN'LANDER, one who lives inland.--INLAND
NAVIGATION, passage of boats or vessels on rivers, lakes, or canals within
a country; INLAND REVENUE, internal revenue, derived from excise, stamps,
income-tax, &c. [A.S. _inland_, a domain--_in_ and _land_.]
INLAY, in-l[=a]', _v.t._ to ornament by laying in or inserting pieces of
metal, ivory, &c.--_pa.p._ INLAID'.--_n._ pieces of metal, ivory, &c. for
inlaying.--_ns._ INLAY'ER; INLAY'ING.
INLET, in'let, _n._ a passage by which one is let in: place of ingress: a
small bay.
INLOCK, in-lok', _v.t._ Same as ENLOCK.
INLY, in'li, _adj._ inward: secret.--_adv._ inwardly: in the heart.
INMATE, in'm[=a]t, _n._ one who lodges in the same house with another: a
lodger: one received into a hospital, &c.--_adj._ dwelling in the same
place.
INMEATS, in'm[=e]ts, _n.pl._ the entrails.
INMOST. See INNERMOST.
INN, in, _n._ a public house for the lodging and entertainment of
travellers: a hotel, tavern: (_obs._) a lodging, a place of abode.--_ns._
INN'-HOLD'ER (_Bacon_), one who keeps an inn; INN'KEEPER, one who keeps an
inn.--INNS OF COURT, the name given to the four voluntary societies which
have the exclusive right of calling persons to the English bar (Inner
Temple, Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, and Gray's Inn). [A.S. _in_, _inn_,
an inn, house--_in_, _inn_, within (_adv._), from the prep. _in_, in.]
INNATE, in'[=a]t, or in-n[=a]t', _adj._ inborn: natural to the mind,
instinctive, inherent.--_adv._ INN'ATELY.--_n._ INN'ATENESS.--_adj._
INN[=A]'TIVE, native.--INNATE IDEAS, _a priori_ principles of knowledge and
of action, the word 'innate' implying that the power of recognising such
principles is provided for in the constitution of the mind. [L.
_inn[=a]tus_--_innasci_--_in_, in, _nasci_, to be born.]
INNAVIGABLE, in-nav'i-ga-bl, _adj._ impassable by ships.--_adv._
INNAV'IGABLY.
INNER, in'[.e]r, _adj._ (comp. of _in_) farther in: interior.--_adjs._
INN'ERMOST, IN'MOST (superl. of _in_), farthest in: most remote from the
outward part.--_adv._ INN'ERMOSTLY. [A.S. _in_, comp. _innera_, superl.
_innemest_--_inne-m-est_--thus a double superlative.]
INNERVATE, in-[.e]rv'[=a]t, _v.t._ to supply with force or nervous
energy--also INNERVE'.--_n._ INNERV[=A]'TION, special mode of activity
inherent in the nervous structure: nervous activity.
INNING, in'ing, _n._ the ingathering of grain: turn for using the bat in
cricket (in this sense used only in the plural): the time during which a
person or party is in possession of anything: (_pl._) lands recovered from
the sea.--GOOD INNINGS, or LONG INNINGS, good luck, or a long run of such.
[A verbal noun from old verb to _inn_--i.e. to house corn, from noun
_inn_.]
INNOCENT, in'o-sent, _adj._ not hurtful: inoffensive: blameless: pure:
lawful: simple, imbecile.--_n._ one free from fault: an idiot.--_ns._
INN'OCENCE, harmlessness: blamelessness: purity: artlessness: integrity:
imbecility: absence of legal guilt; INN'OCENCY, the quality of being
innocent.--_adv._ INN'OCENTLY.--INNOCENTS' DAY (see CHILDERMAS). [O.
Fr.,--L. _innocens_, _-entis_--_in_, not, _noc[=e]re_, to hurt.]
INNOCUOUS, in-nok'[=u]-us, _adj._ not hurtful: harmless in effects.--_adv._
INNOC'UOUSLY.--_ns._ INNOC'UOUSNESS, INNOC[=U]'ITY, the state of being
innocuous. [L. _innocuus_--_in_, not, _nocuus_, hurtful--_noc[=e]re_, to
hurt.]
INNOMINATE, i-nom'i-n[=a]t, _adj._ having no name.--_adj._ INNOM'INABLE,
unnamable.--_n.pl._ trousers.--INNOMINATE ARTERY, the first large branch
given off from the arch of the Aorta (q.v.); INNOMINATE BONE (_os
innominatum_), the haunch-bone, hip-bone. [L. _in_, not, _nomin[=a]re_,
_-[=a]tum_, to name.]
INNOVATE, in'o-v[=a]t, _v.t._ to introduce something new.--_v.i._ to
introduce novelties: to make changes.--_ns._ INNOV[=A]'TION;
INNOV[=A]'TIONIST; INN'OVATOR. [L. _innov[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in,
_novus_, new.]
INNOXIOUS, in-nok'shus, _adj._ same as INNOCUOUS.--_adv._
INNOX'IOUSLY.--_n._ INNOX'IOUSNESS, the quality of being innocuous.
INNUENDO, in-[=u]-en'd[=o], _n._ a side-hint: an indirect reference or
intimation: a part of a pleading in cases of libel and slander, pointing
out what and who was meant by the libellous matter or description, [L., the
ablative gerund of _innu[)e]re_--_in_, in, _nu[)e]re_, to nod.]
INNUMERABLE, in-n[=u]'m[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be numbered:
countless.--_ns._ INN[=U]MERABIL'ITY, the state or quality of being
innumerable; INN[=U]'MERABLENESS.--_adv._ INN[=U]'MERABLY.--_adj._
INN[=U]'MEROUS, without number: innumerable.
INNUTRITION, in-n[=u]-trish'un, _n._ want of nutrition: failure of
nourishment.--_adj._ INNUTRIT'IOUS, not nutritious: without nourishment.
INOBSERVANT, in-ob-z[.e]r'vant, _adj._ not observant: heedless.--_adj._
INOBSER'VABLE, incapable of being observed.--_ns._ INOBSER'VANCE, lack of
observance; INOBSERV[=A]'TION.
INOBTRUSIVE, in-ob-tr[=oo]'siv, _adj._ unobtrusive.--_adv._
INOBTRU'SIVELY.--_n._ INOBTRU'SIVENESS.
INOCULATE, in-ok'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to insert a bud for propagation: to
engraft: to communicate disease by inserting matter in the skin.--_v.i._ to
propagate by budding: to practise inoculation.--_adj._ INOC'ULABLE.--_n._
INOCUL[=A]'TION, act or practice of inoculating: insertion of the buds of
one plant into another: the communication of disease to a healthy subject
by the introduction of a specific germ or animal poison into his system by
puncture or otherwise.--_adjs._ INOCUL[=A]'TIVE, INOCUL[=A]'TORY.--_n._
INOC'ULATOR. [L. _inocul[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, into, _oculus_, an eye.]
INODOROUS, in-[=o]'dur-us, _adj._ without smell.
INOFFENSIVE, in-of-fen'siv, _adj._ giving no offence: harmless: not
unpleasing.--_adv._ INOFFEN'SIVELY.--_n._ INOFFEN'SIVENESS.
INOFFICIAL, in-of-fish'al, _adj._ not proceeding from the proper officer:
without the usual forms of authority.--_adv._ INOFFIC'IALLY.--_adj._
INOFFIC'IOUS (_rare_), regardless of duty.
INOPERATIVE, in-op'[.e]r-a-tiv, _adj._ not in action: producing no effect.
INOPPORTUNE, in-op-por-t[=u]n', _adj._ unseasonable in time.--_adv._
INOPPORTUNE'LY.--_n._ INOPPORT[=U]N'ITY.
INORB, in-orb', _v.t._ to form as an orb.
INORDINATE, in-or'di-n[=a]t, _adj._ beyond usual bounds: irregular:
immoderate.--_ns._ INOR'DINACY, INOR'DINATENESS.--_adv._
INOR'DINATELY.--_n._ INORDIN[=A]'TION, deviation from rule: irregularity.
[L. _inordinatus_--_in_, not, _ordin[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to arrange.]
INORGANIC, in-or-gan'ik, _adj._ without life or organisation, as minerals,
&c.: of accidental origin, not normally developed.--_adv._
INORGAN'ICALLY.--_n._ INORGANIS[=A]'TION, want of organisation.--_adj._
INOR'GANISED, same as INORGANIC.--INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, a subdivision of
chemistry made originally to designate the chemistry of purely mineral
substances, and retained still mainly as a matter of convenience.
INOSCULATE, in-os'k[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to unite by mouths or
ducts, as two vessels in an animal body: to blend.--_n._ INOSCUL[=A]'TION.
[L. _in_, and _oscul[=a]ri_, _-[=a]tus_, to kiss.]
IN-PATIENT, in'p[=a]-shent, _n._ a patient lodged and fed as well as
treated in a hospital:--_opp._ to _Out-patient_.
INPOURING, in'p[=o]r-ing, _n._ a pouring in: addition.
INPUT, in'p[=oo]t, _n._ (_Scot._) contribution.
INQUEST, in'kwest, _n._ act of inquiring: search: judicial inquiry before a
jury into any matter, esp. any case of violent or sudden death. [O. Fr.
_enqueste_--L. _inquisita_ (_res_)--_inquir[)e]re_, to inquire.]
INQUIETUDE, in-kw[=i]'et-[=u]d, _n._ disturbance or uneasiness of body or
mind.--_adj._ INQU[=I]'ET, unquiet.--_v.t._ to disturb.
INQUILINE, in'kwi-lin, _adj._ living in the abode of another, as a pea-crab
in an oyster-shell.--_n._ an animal so living.--_adj._ INQUIL[=I]'NOUS. [L.
_inquilinus_--_incola_, inhabitant--_in_, in, _col[)e]re_, to inhabit.]
INQUIRE, in-kw[=i]r', _v.i._ to ask a question: to make an
investigation.--_v.t._ to ask about: to make an examination regarding:
(_Spens._) to call.--_n._ (_Shak._) a seeking for information.--_ns._
INQUIR[=A]'TION (_Dickens_), inquiry; INQUIREN'DO (_law_), an authority to
inquire; INQUIR'ER.--_adj._ INQUIR'ING, given to inquiry.--_adv._
INQUIR'INGLY.--_n._ INQUIR'Y, act of inquiring: search for knowledge:
investigation; a question.--WRIT OF INQUIRY, a writ appointing an inquest.
[Fr.,--L. _inquir[)e]re_--_in_, in, _quær[)e]re_, _quæsitum_, to seek.]
INQUISITION, in-kwi-zish'un, _n._ an inquiring or searching for:
investigation: judicial inquiry: a tribunal in the R.C. Church, called also
'the Holy Office,' for the discovery, repression and punishment of heresy,
unbelief, and other offences against religion.--_v.t._ (_Milt._), to
investigate.--_adjs._ INQUISIT'IONAL, making inquiry: relating to the
Inquisition: INQUIS'ITIVE, searching into: apt to ask questions:
curious.--_adv._ INQUIS'ITIVELY.--_ns._ INQUIS'ITIVENESS; INQUIS'ITOR, one
who inquires: an official inquirer: a member of the Court of
Inquisition.--_adj._ INQUISIT[=O]'RIAL.--_adv._ INQUISIT[=O]'RIALLY.--_n._
INQUIS'ITRESS, an inquisitive woman.--_adj._ INQUISIT[=U]'RIENT (_Milt._),
inquisitorial.--GRAND INQUISITOR, the chief in a Court of Inquisition. [L.
_inquisition-em_. See INQUIRE.]
INROAD, in'r[=o]d, _n._ an incursion into an enemy's country: a sudden
invasion: attack: encroachment.
INRUSH, in'rush, _n._ an invasion: an irruption.
INSALIVATION, in-sal-i-v[=a]'shun, _n._ the process of mixing the food with
the saliva.
INSALUBRIOUS, in-sa-l[=u]'bri-us, _adj._ not healthful; unwholesome.--_n._
INSAL[=U]'BRITY.
INSALUTARY, in-sal'[=u]-tar-i, _adj._ not salutary or favourable to health:
unwholesome.
INSANABLE, in-san'a-bl, _adj._ incurable.--_n._ INSAN'ABLENESS.--_adv._
INSAN'ABLY.
INSANE, in-s[=a]n', _adj._ not sane or of sound mind: crazy: mad: utterly
unwise: senseless: causing insanity--(_Shak._) 'insane root,' prob. hemlock
or henbane.--_adv._ INSANE'LY.--_ns._ INSANE'NESS, insanity: madness;
INSA'NIE (_Shak._) insanity; INSAN'ITY, want of sanity: an alteration in
all or any of the functions of the brain, unfitting a man for affairs, and
rendering him dangerous to himself and others: madness.
INSANITARY, in-san'i-ta-ri, _adj._ not sanitary.--_n._ INSANIT[=A]'TION,
want of proper sanitary arrangements.
INSATIABLE, in-s[=a]'shi-a-bl, INSATIATE, in-s[=a]'shi-[=a]t, _adj._ that
cannot be satiated or satisfied.--_ns._ INS[=A]'TIABLENESS, INSATIABIL'ITY,
INSAT[=I]'ETY.--_adv._ INS[=A]'TIABLY.
INSCIENT, in'shi-ent, _adj._ not knowing, ignorant: knowing. [Fr.,--L.
_in_, not, _sciens_, _sc[=i]re_, to know; in the sense of knowing, prefix
_in-_ is intens.]
INSCRIBE, in-skr[=i]b', _v.t._ to write upon: to engrave, as on a monument:
to put (a person's name) in a book, by way of compliment: to imprint
deeply: (_geom._) to draw one figure within another.--_adj._
INSCR[=I]B'ABLE.--_ns._ INSCR[=I]B'ER; INSCRIP'TION, a writing upon: that
which is inscribed: title: dedication of a book to a person: the name given
to records inscribed on stone, metal, clay, &c.--_adjs._ INSCRIP'TIONAL,
INSCRIP'TIVE, bearing an inscription: of the character of an inscription.
[Fr.,--L. _inscrib[)e]re_, _inscriptum_--_in_, upon, _scrib[)e]re_, to
write.]
INSCROLL, in-skr[=o]l', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to write on a scroll.
INSCRUTABLE, in-skr[=oo]t'a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be scrutinised or
searched into and understood: inexplicable.--_ns._ INSCRUTABIL'ITY,
INSCRUT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INSCRUT'ABLY. [L. _inscrutabilis_--_in_, not,
_scrut[=a]ri_, to search into.]
INSCULP, in-skulp', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to engrave, to cut or carve
upon.--_n._ INSCULP'TURE (_Shak._), anything engraved. [L.
_insculp[)e]re_--_in_, in, _sculp[)e]re_, to carve.]
INSECT, in'sekt, _n._ a word loosely used for a small creature, as a wasp
or fly, with a body as if cut in the middle, or divided into sections:
(_zool._) an arthropod, usually winged in adult life, breathing air by
means of tracheæ, and having frequently a metamorphosis in the
life-history.--_adj._ like an insect: small: mean.--_ns._ INSECT[=A]R'IUM,
a place where a collection of living insects is kept; INSEC'TICIDE, act of
killing insects.--_adjs._ INSEC'TIFORM, INSEC'TILE, having the nature of an
insect.--_ns._ INSEC'TIFUGE, a substance which protects against insects;
INSEC'TION, an incision; IN'SECT-NET, a light hand-net for catching
insects; IN'SECT-POW'DER, a dry powder used for stupefying and killing
fleas and other insects, an insecticide or insectifuge. [Fr.,--L.
_insectum_, pa.p. of _insec[=a]re_--_in_, into, _sec[=a]re_, to cut.]
INSECTIVORA, in-sek-tiv'or-a, _n._ an order of mammals, mostly terrestrial,
nocturnal in habit, and small in size--shrews, moles, hedgehogs,
&c.--_adj._ INSECTIV'OROUS, living on insects. [L. _insectum_, an insect,
_vor[=a]re_, to devour.]
INSECURE, in-se-k[=u]r', _adj._ apprehensive of danger or loss: exposed to
danger or loss: uncertain.--_adv._ INSECURE'LY.--_n._ INSECUR'ITY.
INSENSATE, in-sen's[=a]t, _adj._ void of sense: wanting sensibility:
stupid.--_n._ INSEN'SATENESS, the state of being insensate or destitute of
sense: insensibility. [L. _insens[=a]tus_--_in_, not, _sensatus_--_sensus_,
feeling.]
INSENSIBLE, in-sen'si-bl, _adj._ not having feeling: not susceptible of
emotion: callous: dull: unconscious: imperceptible by the senses.--_ns._
INSENSIBIL'ITY, INSEN'SIBLENESS; INSEN'SIBLIST, an unfeeling
person.--_adv._ INSEN'SIBLY.--_adj._ INSEN'SUOUS, not sensuous: without the
power of perception.
INSENSITIVE, in-sen'si-tiv, _adj._ not sensitive.
INSENSUOUS, in-sen's[=u]-us, _adj._ not sensuous.
INSENTIENT, in-sen'shi-ent, _adj._ not having perception.
INSEPARABLE, in-sep'ar-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be separated.--_ns._
INSEP'ARABLENESS, INSEPARABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INSEP'ARABLY.--_adj._
INSEP'ARATE (_Shak._), not separate, united.
INSERT, in-s[.e]rt', _v.t._ to introduce into: to put in or among.--_n._
(in's[.e]rt) something additional inserted into a proof, &c.; a circular,
or the like, placed for posting within the folds of a paper or leaves of a
book.--_adj._ INSERT'ED (_bot._), attached to or growing out of some
part.--_n._ INSER'TION, act of inserting: condition of being inserted: that
which is inserted. [L. _in_, in, _ser[)e]re_, _sertum_, to join.]
INSESSORES, in-se-s[=o]'r[=e]z, _n.pl._ an order of birds called by Cuvier
_Passerine_ (sparrow-like)--the title is now replaced by that of _Passeres_
(q.v.).--_adj._ INSESS[=O]'RIAL, having feet (as birds) formed for perching
or climbing on trees. [L. _insessor_, from _insid[=e]re_, _insessum_--_in_,
on, _sed[=e]re_, to sit.]
INSET, in'set, _n._ something set in, an insertion, esp. a leaf or leaves
inserted in other leaves already folded.--_v.t._ to set in, to infix or
implant.
INSEVERABLE, in-sev'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be severed or separated.
INSHEATHE, in-sh[=e]_th_', _v.t._ to put in a sheath.
INSHELL, in-shel', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to hide, as in a shell.
INSHELTER, in-shel't[.e]r, _v.t._ to place in shelter.
INSHIP, in-ship', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to ship, to embark.
INSHORE, in-sh[=o]r', _adv._ on or near the shore.--_adj._ situated near
the shore, as fishings.
INSHRINE, in-shr[=i]n'. Same as ENSHRINE.
INSICCATION, in-sik-k[=a]'shun, _n._ act of drying in. [L. _in_, in,
_sicc[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to dry.]
INSIDE, in's[=i]d, _n._ the side or part within: things within, as the
entrails, personal feelings, &c.: a passenger in the interior part of a bus
or carriage.--_adj._ being within: interior.--_adv._ and _prep._ within the
sides of: in the interior of: (_Amer._) within the limit of time or space
(with _of_).--_n._ INS[=I]'DER, one who is inside: one within a certain
organisation, &c.: one possessing some particular advantage.--INSIDE EDGE,
a stroke in skating made on the inner edge of the skate, the right foot
making a curve to the left, the left foot one to the right.--HAVE THE
INSIDE TRACK, to have the inner side in a race-course: to have the
advantage in position.
INSIDIOUS, in-sid'i-us, _adj._ watching an opportunity to ensnare: intended
to entrap: deceptive: advancing imperceptibly: treacherous.--_adv._
INSID'IOUSLY.--_n._ INSID'IOUSNESS. [L. _insidiosus_--_insidiæ_, an
ambush--_insid[=e]re_--_in_, _sed[=e]re_, to sit.]
INSIGHT, in's[=i]t, _n._ sight into: thorough knowledge or skill: power of
acute observation.
INSIGNIA, in-sig'ni-a, _n.pl._ signs or badges of office or honour: marks
by which anything is known. [L., pl. of _insigne_--_in_, in, _signum_, a
mark.]
INSIGNIFICANT, in-sig-nif'i-kant, _adj._ destitute of meaning: without
effect: unimportant: petty.--_ns._ INSIGNIF'ICANCE,
INSIGNIF'ICANCY.--_adv._ INSIGNIF'ICANTLY.--_adj._ INSIGNIF'IC[=A]TIVE, not
significative or expressing by external signs.
INSINCERE, in-sin-s[=e]r', _adj._ deceitful: dissembling: not to be
trusted: unsound.--_adv._ INSINCERE'LY.--_n._ INSINCER'ITY.
INSINEW, in-sin'[=u], _v.t._ (_Shak._) to impart vigour to.
INSINUATE, in-sin'[=u]-[=a]t, _v.t._ to introduce gently or artfully: to
hint, esp. a fault: to work into favour.--_v.i._ to creep or flow in: to
enter gently: to obtain access by flattery or stealth.--_adj._
INSIN'UATING, tending to insinuate or enter gently: insensibly winning
confidence.--_adv._ INSIN'UATINGLY.--_n._ INSINU[=A]'TION, act of
insinuating: power of insinuating: that which is insinuated: a hint, esp.
conveying an indirect imputation.--_adj._ INSIN'UATIVE, insinuating or
stealing on the confidence: using insinuation.--_n._ INSIN'UATOR.--_adj._
INSIN'UATORY. [L. _insinu[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _sinus_, a curve.]
INSIPID, in-sip'id, _adj._ tasteless: wanting spirit or animation:
dull.--_adv._ INSIP'IDLY.--_ns._ INSIP'IDNESS, INSIPID'ITY, want of taste.
[Fr.,--Low L.,--L. _in_, not, _sapidus_, well-tasted--_sap[)e]re_, to
taste.]
INSIPIENCE, in-sip'i-ens, _adj._ lack of wisdom.--_adj._ INSIP'IENT.
[Fr.,--L.,--_in_, not, _sapiens_, wise]
INSIST, in-sist', _v.i._ to dwell on emphatically in discourse: to persist
in pressing: (_Milt._) to persevere.--_n._ INSIST'ENCE, perseverance in
pressing any claim, grievance, &c.: pertinacity.--_adj._ INSIST'ENT,
urgent: prominent: upright on end.--_adv._ INSIST'ENTLY.--_n._ INSIST'URE,
persistence: (_Shak._) constancy. [Fr.,--L. _insist[)e]re_, _in_, upon,
_sist[)e]re_, to stand.]
INSNARE. See ENSNARE.
INSOBRIETY, in-so-br[=i]'e-ti, _n._ want of sobriety.
INSOCIABLE, in-s[=o]'sha-bl, _adj._ not sociable: that cannot be associated
or joined.
INSOLATE, in'so-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to expose to the sun's rays.--_n._
INSOL[=A]'TION, exposure to the sun's rays: an injury to plants caused by
too much of the sun. [L. _insol[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _sol_, the
sun.]
INSOLE, in's[=o]l, _n._ the inner sole of a boot or shoe:--opp. to
_Outsole_: a sole of some material placed inside a shoe for warmth or
dryness.
INSOLENT, in'so-lent, _adj._ overbearing: insulting: rude.--_n._
IN'SOLENCE.--_adv._ IN'SOLENTLY. [O. Fr.,--L. _insolens_--_in_, not,
_solens_, pa.p. of _sol[=e]re_, to be wont.]
INSOLIDITY, in-so-lid'i-ti, _n._ want of solidity.
INSOLUBLE, in-sol'[=u]-bl, _adj._ not capable of being dissolved: not to be
solved or explained.--_ns._ INSOLUBIL'ITY, INSOL'UBLENESS.
INSOLVABLE, in-solv'a-bl, _adj._ not solvable.
INSOLVENT, in-solv'ent, _adj._ not able to pay one's debts: bankrupt:
pertaining to insolvent persons.--_n._ one unable to pay his debts.--_n._
INSOLV'ENCY, bankruptcy.
INSOMNIA, in-som'ni-a, _n._ sleeplessness.--_adj._ INSOM'NIOUS.--_n._
INSOM'N[=O]LENCE. [L. _insomnis_, sleepless.]
INSOMUCH, in-so-much', _adv._ to such a degree: so.
INSOOTH, in-s[=oo]th', _adv._ (_Shak._) in truth, indeed.
INSOUCIANT, in-s[=oo]'si-ant, _adj._ indifferent: careless.--_n._
INSOU'CIANCE. [Fr. _in_, not, _souciant_--_souci_, care.]
INSPAN, in'span, _v.t._ to yoke (draught-oxen or horses) to a vehicle.
[Dut. _inspannen_, to yoke--_in_, in, _spannen_, to tie.]
INSPECT, in-spekt', _v.t._ to look into: to examine: to look at narrowly:
to superintend.--_adv._ INSPECT'INGLY.--_n._ INSPEC'TION, the act of
inspecting or looking into: careful or official examination.--_adjs._
INSPEC'TIONAL; INSPEC'TIVE.--_ns._ INSPEC'TOR, one who looks into or
oversees: an examining officer: a superintendent; INSPEC'TOR[=A]TE, a
district under charge of an inspector: a body of inspectors
collectively.--_adj._ INSPECT[=O]'RIAL.--_ns._ INSPEC'TORSHIP, the office
of an inspector; INSPEC'TRESS, a female inspector. [L. _inspect[=a]re_,
freq. of _inspic[)e]re_, _inspectum_--_in_, into, _spec[)e]re_, to look.]
INSPHERE. See ENSPHERE.
INSPIRE, in-sp[=i]r', _v.t._ to breathe into: to draw or inhale into the
lungs: to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing: to infuse into the
mind: to instruct by divine influence: to instruct or affect with a
superior influence.--_v.i._ to draw in the breath.--_adj._ INSPIR'ABLE,
able to be inhaled.--_n._ INSPIR[=A]'TION, the act of inspiring or
breathing into: a breath: the divine influence by which the sacred writers
of the Bible were instructed: superior elevating or exciting
influence.--_adjs._ INSPIR[=A]'TIONAL, INSPIRATORY (in-spir'a-tor-i, or
in'spir-a-tor-i), belonging to or aiding inspiration or inhalation.--_n._
INSPIR[=A]'TIONIST, one who maintains the direct inspiration of the
Scriptures.--_adj._ INSPIRED', actuated or directed by divine influence:
influenced by elevated feeling: prompted by superior, but not openly
declared, knowledge or authority: actually authoritative.--_n._
INSPIR'ER.--_adv._ INSPIR'INGLY. [Fr.,--L. _inspir[=a]re_--_in_, into,
_spir[=a]re_, to breathe.]
INSPIRIT, in-spir'it, _v.t._ to infuse spirit into.
INSPISSATE, in-spis'[=a]t, _v.t._ to thicken by the evaporation of
moisture, as the juices of plants.--_n._ INSPISS[=A]'TION. [L. _in_, in,
_spiss[=a]re_--_spissus_, thick.]
INSTABILITY, in-sta-bil'i-ti, _n._ want of steadiness or firmness:
inconstancy, fickleness: mutability.--_adj._ INST[=A]'BLE, not stable:
inconstant.
INSTALL, INSTAL, in-stawl', _v.t._ to place in a seat: to place in an
office or order: to invest with any charge or office with the customary
ceremonies.--_ns._ INSTALL[=A]'TION, the act of installing or placing in an
office with ceremonies: a placing in position for use, also a general term
for the complete mechanical apparatus for electric lighting, &c.;
INSTAL'MENT, the act of installing: one of the parts of a sum paid at
various times: that which is produced at stated periods. [Fr.,--Low L.
_installare_--_in_, in, _stallum_, a stall--Old High Ger. _stal_ (Ger.
_stall_), Eng. _stall_.]
INSTANCE, in'stans, _n._ quality of being urgent: solicitation: occurrence:
occasion: example: (_Shak._) evidence, proof.--_v.t._ to mention as an
example.--_n._ IN'STANCY, insistency.--_adj._ INSTAN'TIAL (_rare_).--AT THE
INSTANCE OF, at the motion or solicitation of; FOR INSTANCE, to take as an
example. [O. Fr.,--L. _instantia_--_instans_.]
INSTANT, in'stant, _adj._ pressing, urgent: immediate: quick: without
delay: present, current, as the passing month.--_n._ the present moment of
time: any moment or point of time.--_n._ INSTANTAN[=E]'ITY.--_adj._
INSTANT[=A]N'EOUS, done in an instant: momentary: occurring or acting at
once: very quickly.--_adv._ INSTANT[=A]N'EOUSLY.--_n._
INSTANT[=A]N'EOUSNESS.--_advs._ INSTAN'TER, immediately; IN'STANTLY, on the
instant or moment: immediately: (_Shak._) at the same time: (_B._)
importunately, zealously. [L. _instans_, _-antis_, pr.p. of
_inst[=a]re_--_in_, upon, _st[=a]re_, to stand.]
INSTAR, in-stär', _v.t._ to adorn with stars.
INSTATE, in-st[=a]t', _v.t._ to put in possession: to install.
INSTAURATION, in-stawr-[=a]'shun, _n._ restoration: renewal. [L.
_instaur[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to restore.]
INSTEAD, in-sted', _adv._ in the stead, place, or room of. [M. E. _in
stede_--A.S. _on stede_, in the place.]
INSTELLATION, in-stel-[=a]'shun, _n._ (_rare_) a placing among the stars.
INSTEP, in'step, _n._ the prominent upper part of the human foot near its
junction with the leg: in horses, the hind-leg from the ham to the pastern
joint.
INSTIGATE, in'sti-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to urge on: to set on: to foment.--_ns._
INSTIG[=A]'TION, the act of inciting: impulse, esp. to evil; IN'STIGATOR,
an inciter, generally in a bad sense. [L. _instig[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_.]
INSTIL, in-stil', _v.t._ to drop into: to infuse slowly into the
mind:--_pr.p._ instil'ling; _pa.p._ instilled'.--_ns._ INSTILL[=A]'TION,
INSTIL'MENT, the act of instilling or pouring in by drops: the act of
infusing slowly into the mind: that which is instilled or infused.
[Fr.,--L. _instill[=a]re_--_in_, in, _still[=a]re_, to drop.]
INSTINCT, in'stingkt, _n._ impulse: an involuntary prompting to action:
intuition: the mental aspect of those actions which take rank between
unconscious reflex activities and intelligent conduct: the natural impulse
by which animals are guided apparently independent of reason or
experience.--_adj._ (in-stingkt') instigated or incited: moved:
animated.--_adj._ INSTINC'TIVE, prompted by instinct: involuntary: acting
according to or determined by natural impulse.--_adv._
INSTINC'TIVELY.--_n._ INSTINCTIV'ITY (_rare_). [L.
_instinctus_--_instingu[)e]re_, to instigate.]
INSTIPULATE, in-stip'[=u]-l[=a]t, _adj._ (_bot._) having no stipules.
INSTITORIAL, in-sti-t[=o]'ri-al, _adj._ (_law_) pertaining to an agent or
factor. [L. _institorius_--_institor_, an agent, broker.]
INSTITUTE, in'sti-t[=u]t, _v.t._ to set up in: to erect: to originate: to
establish: to appoint: to commence: to educate.--_n._ anything instituted
or formally established: established law: precept or principle: (_pl._) a
book of precepts, principles, or rules, esp. in jurisprudence: an
institution: a literary and philosophical society or association, as the
'Institute of France' (embracing _L'Académie Française_, _L'Académie des
Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres_, _L'Académie des Sciences_, _L'Académie des
Beaux Arts_, and _L'Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques_).--_n._
INSTIT[=U]'TION, the act of instituting or establishing: that which is
instituted or established: foundation: established order: enactment: a
society established for some object: that which institutes or instructs: a
system of principles or rules: the origination of the Eucharist and the
formula of institution: the act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls
to a priest.--_adjs._ INSTIT[=U]'TIONAL, INSTIT[=U]'TIONARY, belonging to
an institution: instituted by authority: elementary.--_n._ IN'STITUTIST, a
writer of institutes or elementary rules.--_adj._ IN'STITUTIVE, able or
tending to establish: depending on an institution.--_n._ IN'STITUTOR, one
who institutes: an instructor. [L. _institu[)e]re_, _-[=u]tum_--_in_, in,
_statu[)e]re_, to cause to stand--_st[=a]re_, to stand.]
INSTREAMING, in-str[=e]m'ing, _n._ an influx.
INSTRUCT, in-strukt', _v.t._ to prepare: to inform: to teach: to order or
command.--_adj._ (_Milt._) instructed.--_adj._ INSTRUCT'IBLE, able to be
instructed.--_n._ INSTRUC'TION, the act of instructing or teaching:
information: command: (_pl._) special directions, commands--in
parliamentary sense, 'Instructions to the Committee' are supplementary and
auxiliary to the Bill under consideration, but falling broadly within its
general scope.--_adjs._ INSTRUC'TIONAL, relating to instruction:
educational; INSTRUC'TIVE, containing instruction or information: conveying
knowledge.--_adv._ INSTRUC'TIVELY.--_ns._ INSTRUC'TIVENESS;
INSTRUC'TOR:--_fem._ INSTRUC'TRESS. [L. _instru[)e]re_, _instructum_--_in_,
in, _stru[)e]re_, to pile up.]
INSTRUMENT, in'str[=oo]-ment, _n._ a tool or utensil: a machine producing
musical sounds: a writing containing a contract: one who, or that which, is
made a means.--_adj._ INSTRUMENT'AL, acting as an instrument or means:
serving to promote an object: helpful: belonging to or produced by musical
instruments: (_gram._) serving to indicate the instrument or means--of a
case in Sanskrit, involving the notion of _by_ or _with_.--_ns._
INSTRUMENT'ALIST, one who plays on a musical instrument; INSTRUMENTAL'ITY,
agency.--_adv._ INSTRUMENT'ALLY.--_n._ INSTRUMENT[=A]'TION (_mus._), the
arrangement of a composition for performance by different instruments: the
playing upon musical instruments. [O. Fr.,--L.
_instrumentum_--_instru[)e]re_, to instruct.]
INSUBJECTION, in-sub-jek'shun, _n._ want of subjection.
INSUBORDINATE, in-sub-or'din-[=a]t, _adj._ not subordinate or submissive:
disobedient.--_n._ INSUBORDIN[=A]'TION.
INSUBSTANTIAL, in-sub-stan'shal, _adj._ (_Shak._) not substantial: not
real.--_n._ INSUBSTANTIAL'ITY.
INSUCKEN, in'suk-n, _adj._ in Scots law, pertaining to a district astricted
to a certain mill.
INSUFFERABLE, in-suf'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be endured:
detestable.--_adv._ INSUFF'ERABLY.
INSUFFICIENT, in-suf-fish'ent, _adj._ not sufficient: deficient: unfit:
incapable.--_ns._ INSUFFIC'IENCY, INSUFFIC'IENCE (_rare_).--_adv._
INSUFFIC'IENTLY.
INSUFFLATE, in-suf'l[=a]t, _v.t._ to breathe on.--_ns._ INSUFFL[=A]'TION,
the art of breathing on anything, or of blowing air to induce respiration,
as into the mouth of a newborn child, esp. as a symbol of the outpouring of
the Holy Ghost; IN'SUFFL[=A]TOR, a form of injector for forcing air into a
furnace. [Through Low L., from L. _in_, in, _suffl[=a]re_, to blow.]
INSULAR, in's[=u]-lar, _adj._ belonging to an island: surrounded by water:
standing or situated alone: narrow, prejudiced.--_ns._ IN'SULARISM,
INSULAR'ITY, the state of being insular.--_adv._ IN'SULARLY.--_v.t._
IN'SULATE, to place in a detached situation: to prevent connection or
communication: (_electricity_) to separate, esp. from the earth, by a
non-conductor.--_ns._ INSUL[=A]'TION; IN'SULATOR, one who, or that which,
insulates: a non-conductor of electricity. [Fr.,--L. _insularis_--_insula_,
an island.]
INSULSE, in-suls', _adj._ stupid.--_n._ INSUL'SITY (_Milt._), stupidity.
[L. _insulsus_--_in_, not, _sal[=i]re_, to salt.]
INSULT, in-sult', _v.t._ to treat with indignity or contempt: to abuse: to
affront.--_n._ (in'sult) abuse: affront: contumely.--_adjs._ INSULT'ABLE,
capable of being insulted; INSULT'ANT (_rare_), insulting.--_n._ INSULT'ER
(_obs._), one who makes an attack.--_adj._ INSULT'ING, conveying insult:
insolent: contemptuous.--_adv._ INSULT'INGLY, in an insulting or insolent
manner.--_n._ INSULT'MENT (_Shak._), insult. [Fr.,--L.
_insult[=a]re_--_insil[=i]re_, to spring at--_in_, upon, _sal[=i]re_, to
leap.]
INSUPERABLE, in-s[=u]'p[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be passed over:
unconquerable.--_n._ INSUPERABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INS[=U]'PERABLY. [O.
Fr.,--L.,--_in_, not, _superabilis_--_super[=a]re_, to pass over--_super_,
above.]
INSUPPORTABLE, in-sup-p[=o]rt'a-bl, _adj._ not supportable or able to be
endured: unbearable: insufferable: (_Spens._) irresistible.--_n._
INSUPPORT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INSUPPORT'ABLY.
INSUPPRESSIBLE, in-sup-pres'i-bl, _adj._ not to be suppressed or
concealed.--_adj._ INSUPPRESS'IVE (_Shak._), that cannot be suppressed or
concealed.
INSURE, in-sh[=oo]r', _v.t._ to make sure or secure: to contract for a
premium to make good a loss, as from fire, &c., or to pay a certain sum on
a certain event, as death.--_v.i._ to practise making insurance.--_adj._
INSUR'ABLE, that may be insured.--_ns._ INSUR'ANCE, the act of insuring, or
a contract by which one party undertakes for a payment or premium to
guarantee another against risk or loss--the written contract called the
INSUR'ANCE-POL'ICY: the premium so paid; INSUR'ANCER (_obs._); INSUR'ER,
one who agrees to pay money to another party on the happening of a certain
event. [O. Fr. _enseurer_--_en_, and _seur_, sure.]
INSURGENT, in-sur'jent. _adj._ rising up or against: rising in opposition
to authority: rebellious.--_n._ one who rises in opposition to established
authority: a rebel.--_n._ INSUR'GENCY, a rising up or against:
insurrection: rebellion--also INSUR'GENCE. [L. _insurgens_, _-entis_--_in_,
upon, _surg[)e]re_, to rise.]
INSURMOUNTABLE, in-sur-mownt'a-bl, _adj._ not surmountable: that cannot be
overcome.--_n._ INSURMOUNTABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INSURMOUNT'ABLY.
INSURRECTION, in-sur-rek'shun, _n._ a rising up or against: open and active
opposition to the execution of the law: a rebellion.--_adjs._
INSURREC'TIONAL, INSURREC'TIONARY.--_n._ INSURREC'TIONIST, one who favours
or takes part in an insurrection. [L. _insurrection-em_--_insurg[)e]re_.
See INSURGENT.]
INSUSCEPTIBLE, in-sus-sep'ti-bl, _adj._ not susceptible: not capable of
feeling or of being affected--also INSUSCEP'TIVE.--_n._ INSUSCEPTIBIL'ITY.
INSWATHE, in-sw[=a]th', _v.t._ See ENSWATHE.
INTACT, in-takt', _adj._ untouched, uninjured.--_adj._ INTACT'ABLE, not
perceptible to touch.--_n._ INTACT'NESS. [L. _intactus_--_in_, not,
_tang[)e]re_, _tactum_, to touch.]
INTAGLIO, in-tal'y[=o], _n._ a figure cut into any substance: a stone or
gem in which the design is hollowed out, the opposite of a cameo.--_adj._
INTAGL'IATED, formed in intaglio: engraved. [It.,--_intagliare_--_in_,
into, _tagliare_, to cut (twigs)--L. _talea_, a twig.]
INTAKE, in't[=a]k, _n._ that which is taken in: a tract of land enclosed:
the point at which contraction begins: (_prov._) any kind of cheat or
imposition.
INTANGIBLE, in-tan'ji-bl, _adj._ not tangible or perceptible to
touch.--_ns._ INTAN'GIBLENESS, INTANGIBIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTAN'GIBLY. [See
INTACT.]
INTEGER, in'te-j[.e]r, _n._ that which is left untouched or undiminished, a
whole: (_arith._) a whole number, as opposed to a fraction.--_adj._
IN'TEGRAL, entire or whole: not fractional: unimpaired: intrinsic,
belonging as a part to the whole.--_n._ a whole: the whole as made up of
its parts.--_adv._ IN'TEGRALLY.--_adj._ IN'TEGRANT, making part of a whole:
necessary to form an integer or an entire thing.--_v.t._ IN'TEGR[=A]TE, to
make up as a whole: to make entire: to renew.--_n._
INTEGR[=A]'TION.--INTEGRAL FUNCTION (_algebra_), a function which does not
include the operation of division in any of its terms (see FUNCTION).
[L.,--_in_, not, root of _tang[)e]re_, to touch.]
INTEGRITY, in-teg'ri-ti, _n._ entireness, wholeness: the unimpaired state
of anything: uprightness: honesty: purity. [See INTEGER.]
INTEGUMENT, in-teg'[=u]-ment, _n._ the external protective covering of a
plant or animal.--_adj._ INTEGUMENT'ARY. [L.,--_integ[)e]re_--_in_, upon,
_teg[)e]re_, to cover.]
INTELLECT, in'tel-lekt, _n._ the mind, in reference to its rational powers:
the thinking principle: (_pl._, _coll._) senses.--_adj._ IN'TELLECTED
(_Cowper_), endowed with intellect.--_n._ INTELLEC'TION, the act of
understanding: (_philos._) apprehension or perception.--_adjs._
INTELLECT'IVE, able to understand: produced or perceived by the
understanding; INTELLECT'UAL, of or relating to the intellect: perceived or
performed by the intellect: having the power of understanding.--_n._ mental
power.--_v.t._ INTELLECT'UALISE, to reason intellectually: to endow with
intellect: to give an intellectual character to.--_ns._ INTELLECT'UALISM,
the doctrine which derives all knowledge from pure reason: the culture of
the intellect; INTELLECT'UALIST; INTELLECTUAL'ITY, intellectual
power.--_adv._ INTELLECT'UALLY. [Fr.,--L.,--_intellig[)e]re_, to
understand--_inter_, between, _leg[)e]re_, to choose.]
INTELLIGENT, in-tel'-i-jent, _adj._ having intellect: endowed with the
faculty of reason: well informed: bringing intelligence. (_Shak._)
communicative.--_ns._ INTELL'IGENCE, intellectual skill or knowledge:
information communicated: news: a spiritual being; INTELL'IGENCER, one
going between parties: a spy.--_adjs._ INTELLIGEN'TIAL, pertaining to the
intelligence: consisting of spiritual being.--_adv._
INTELL'IGENTLY.--_adj._ INTELL'IGIBLE, that maybe understood: clear:
(_philos._) capable of being apprehended by the understanding only.--_ns._
INTELL'IGIBLENESS, INTELLIGIBIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTELL'IGIBLY. [L.
_intelligens_, -_entis_, pr.p. of _intellig[)e]re_.]
INTEMPERANCE, in-tem'p[.e]r-ans, _n._ want of due restraint: excess of any
kind: habitual indulgence in intoxicating liquor.--_n._ INTEM'PERANT, one
who is intemperate.--_adj._ INTEM'PERATE, indulging to excess any appetite
or passion: given to an immoderate use of intoxicating liquors: passionate:
exceeding the usual degree: immoderate.--_adv._ INTEM'PERATELY.--_n._
INTEM'PERATENESS.
INTENABLE, in-ten'a-bl, _adj._ not tenable.
INTEND, in-tend', _v.t._ to fix the mind upon: to design: to purpose:
(_Milt._) to extend: (_Shak._) to direct.--_v.i._ to have a design: to
purpose.--_ns._ INTEND'ANT, an officer who superintends some public
business, a title of many public officers in France and other countries;
INTEND'ANCY, his office.--_adj._ INTEND'ED, purposed: betrothed.--_n._ an
affianced lover.--_adv._ INTEND'EDLY, with intention or design.--_ns._
INTEND'IMENT (_Spens._), attention, knowledge, intention; INTEND'MENT
(_Shak._), intention, design. [O. Fr. _entendre_--L. _intend[)e]re_,
_intentum_ and _intensum_--_in_, towards, _tend[)e]re_, to stretch.]
INTENERATE, in-ten'e-r[=a]t, _v.t._ to make tender.--_n._ INTENER[=A]'TION.
INTENSE, in-tens', _adj._ closely strained: extreme in degree: very severe:
emotional.--_v.t._ INTEN'SATE (_Carlyle_), to intensify.--_adv._
INTENSE'LY.--_ns._ INTENSE'NESS, INTENS'ITY; INTENSIFIC[=A]'TION, the act
of intensifying.--_v.t._ INTEN'SIFY, to make more intense.--_v.i._ to
become intense:--_pa.p._ intens'ified.--_n._ INTEN'SION, a straining or
bending: increase of intensity: (_logic_) the sum of the qualities implied
by a general name.--_adj._ INTEN'SIVE, stretched: admitting of increase of
degree: unremitted: serving to intensify: (_gram._) giving force or
emphasis.--_adv._ INTEN'SIVELY.--_n._ INTEN'SIVENESS. [See INTEND.]
INTENT, in-tent', _adj._ having the mind bent on: fixed with close
attention: diligently applied.--_n._ the thing aimed at or intended: a
design: meaning.--_n._ INTEN'TION, a fixing of the mind on any object:
fixed direction of mind: the object aimed at: design: purpose.--_adjs._
INTEN'TIONAL, INTEN'TIONED, with intention: intended: designed.--_advs._
INTEN'TIONALLY, with intention; INTENT'LY, in an intent manner.--_adj._
INTEN'TIVE (_Bacon_), attentive.--_n._ INTENT'NESS.--TO ALL INTENTS AND
PURPOSES, in every respect.--WELL- (or ILL-) INTENTIONED, having good (or
ill) designs. [See INTEND.]
INTER, in-t[.e]r', _v.t._ to bury:--_pr.p._ inter'ring; _pa.p._
interred'.--_n._ INTER'MENT. [Fr. _enterrer_--Low L. _interr[=a]re_--L.
_in_, into, _terra_, the earth.]
INTERACT, in-t[.e]r-akt', _n._ a short piece in a play acted between the
principal pieces: the interval between the acts of a drama.--_v.i._ to act
on one another.--_n._ INTERAC'TION, action between bodies, mutual
action.--_adj._ INTERAC'TIVE.
INTERAULIC, in-t[.e]r-aw'lik, _adj._ existing between royal courts.
INTERBREED, in-t[.e]r-br[=e]d, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to breed by crossing one
species of animals or plants with another.--_n._ INTERBREED'ING.
INTERCALATE, in-t[.e]r'kal-[=a]t, _v.t._ to insert between, as a day in a
calendar.--_adjs._ INTER'CALARY, INTER'CALAR, inserted between
others.--_n._ INTERCAL[=A]'TION.--_adj._ INTER'CALATIVE. [L.
_intercal[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _cal[=a]re_, to call. See
CALENDS.]
INTERCEDE, in-t[.e]r-s[=e]d', _v.i._ and _v.t._ to act as peacemaker
between two: to plead for one.--_adj._ INTERCED'ENT.--_n._ INTERCED'ER.
[Fr.,--L. _interced[)e]re_, _-cessum_--_inter_, between, _ced[)e]re_, to
go.]
INTERCELLULAR, in-t[.e]r-sel'[=u]-lar, _adj._ lying between cells.
INTERCEPT, in-t[.e]r-sept', _v.t._ to stop and seize on its passage: to
obstruct, check: to interrupt communication with: to cut off: (_math._) to
take or comprehend between.--_ns._ INTERCEP'TER, INTERCEP'TOR;
INTERCEP'TION.--_adj._ INTERCEP'TIVE. [Fr.,--L. _intercip[)e]re_,
_-ceptum_--_inter_, between, _cap[)e]re_, to seize.]
INTERCEREBRAL, in-t[.e]r-ser'e-bral, _adj._ connecting two parts of the
brain.
INTERCESSION, in-t[.e]r-sesh'un, _n._ act of interceding or pleading for
another.--_adj._ INTERCESS'IONAL, containing intercession or pleading for
others.--_n._ INTERCESS'OR, one who goes between: one who reconciles two
enemies: one who pleads for another: a bishop who acts during a vacancy in
a see.--_adjs._ INTERCESS[=O]'RIAL, INTERCESS'ORY,
interceding.--INTERCESSION OF SAINTS, prayer offered in behalf of
Christians on earth by saints. [See INTERCEDE.]
INTERCHAIN, in-t[.e]r-ch[=a]n', _v.t._ to chain together.
INTERCHANGE, in-t[.e]r-ch[=a]nj', _v.t._ to give and take mutually: to
exchange.--_v.i._ to succeed alternately.--_n._ mutual exchange: alternate
succession.--_adj._ INTERCHANGE'ABLE, that may be interchanged: following
each other in alternate succession.--_ns._ INTERCHANGE'ABLENESS,
INTERCHANGEABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTERCHANGE'ABLY.--_ns._ INTERCHANGE'MENT
(_Shak._), exchange, mutual transfer; INTERCHANG'ER.
INTERCILIUM, in-t[.e]r-sil'i-um, _n._ the space between the eyebrows.
INTERCIPIENT, in-t[.e]r-sip'i-ent, _adj._ intercepting.--_n._ the person or
thing that intercepts. [L. _intercipiens_, -_entis_, pr.p. of
_intercip[)e]re_.]
INTERCLAVICULAR, in-t[.e]r-kl[=a]-vik'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between
clavicles.
INTERCLUDE, in-t[.e]r-kl[=oo]d', _v.t._ to shut out from anything by
something coming between: to intercept: to cut off.--_n._ INTERCLU'SION.
[L. _interclud[)e]re_--_inter_, between, _claud[)e]re_, to shut.]
INTERCOLLEGIATE, in-ter-ko-l[=e]'ji-[=a]t, _adj._ between colleges.
INTERCOLLINE, in-ter-kol'in, _adj._ lying between hills.
INTERCOLONIAL, in-t[.e]r-kol-[=o]'ni-al, _adj._ pertaining to the relation
existing between colonies.--_adv._ INTERCOL[=O]'NIALLY.
INTERCOLUMNIATION, in-t[.e]r-ko-lum-ni-[=a]'shun, _n._ (_archit._) the
distance between columns, measured from the lower part of their
shafts.--_adj._ INTERCOLUM'NAR, placed between columns.
INTERCOMMUNE, in-t[.e]r-kom-[=u]n', _v.i._ to commune between or together:
to hold intercourse.--_adj._ INTERCOMMUN'ICABLE, that may be communicated
between or mutually.--_v.t._ INTERCOMMUN'IC[=A]TE, to communicate between
or mutually.--_ns._ INTERCOMMUNIC[=A]'TION; INTERCOMMUN'ION, communion
between, or mutual communion; INTERCOMMUN'ITY, mutual communication:
reciprocal intercourse.--LETTERS OF INTERCOMMUNING, an ancient writ issued
by the Scotch Privy Council warning persons not to harbour or have any
communication with persons therein denounced, under pain of being held
accessory to their crimes--a special form of _boycott_.
INTERCOMPARISON, in-t[.e]r-kom-par'i-son, _n._ mutual comparison.
INTERCONNECT, in-t[.e]r-ko-nekt', _v.t._ to connect or enjoin mutually and
intimately.--_n._ INTERCONNEC'TION.
INTERCONTINENTAL, in-t[.e]r-kon-ti-nen'tal, _adj._ subsisting between
different continents.
INTERCOSTAL, in-t[.e]r-kost'al, _adj._ (_anat._) lying between the ribs.
INTERCOURSE, in't[.e]r-k[=o]rs, _n._ connection by dealings: communication:
commerce: communion: coition. [O. Fr. _entrecours_--L. _intercursus_, a
running between--_inter_, between, _curr[)e]re_, _cursum_, to run.]
INTERCROSS, in-t[.e]r-kros', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to cross mutually:
interbreed.
INTERCURRENT, in-t[.e]r-kur'ent, _adj._ running between: intervening.--_n._
INTERCURR'ENCE. [O. Fr.,--L. _inter_, between, _curr[)e]re_, to run.]
INTERDASH, in-t[.e]r-dash', _v.t._ to intersperse.
INTERDEAL, in't[.e]r-d[=e]l, _n._ (_Spens._) intercourse, traffic.
INTERDEPENDENCE, in-t[.e]r-de-pend-ens, _n._ mutual dependence: dependence
of parts one on another.--_adj._ INTERDEPEND'ENT.
INTERDICT, in-t[.e]r-dikt', _v.t._ to. prohibit: to forbid: to forbid
communion.--_n._ (in't[.e]r-dikt) prohibition: a prohibitory decree: a
prohibition of the Pope restraining the clergy from performing divine
service.--_n._ INTERDIC'TION.--_adjs._ INTERDIC'TIVE, INTERDIC'TORY,
containing interdiction: prohibitory. [L. _interdic[)e]re_,
-_dictum_--_inter_, between, _dic[)e]re_, to say.]
INTERDIGITAL, in-t[.e]r-dij'i-tal, _adj._ situated between digits.--_v.t._
INTERDIG'ITATE, to insert between the fingers.--_v.i._ to be interwoven, to
interlock by finger-like processes.--_n._ INTERDIGIT[=A]'TION.
INTEREST, in't[.e]r-est, _n._ advantage: premium paid for the use of money
(in COMPOUND INTEREST, the interest of each period is added to its
principal, and the amount forms a new principal for the next period): any
increase: concern: special attention: influence over others: share:
participation.--_n._ (_Spens._) IN'TERESS, interest, concern.--_v.t._ to
concern deeply.--EQUITABLE INTEREST, such interest as is protected by
courts of equity, although it might not be at common law; LANDED INTEREST
(see LANDED); VESTED INTEREST, an interest thoroughly secure and
inalienable, except for public use and upon compensation.--MAKE INTEREST
FOR, to secure interest on behalf of. [O. Fr. _interest_ (Fr.
_intérêt_)--L. _interest_, it is profitable, it concerns--_inter_, between,
_esse_, to be.]
INTEREST, in't[.e]r-est, _v.t._ to engage the attention: to awaken concern
in: to excite (in behalf of another).--_adj._ IN'TERESTED, having an
interest or concern: affected or biassed by personal considerations,
self-interest, &c.--_adv._ IN'TERESTEDLY.--_n._ IN'TERESTEDNESS.--_adj._
IN'TERESTING, engaging the attention or regard: exciting emotion or
passion.--_adv._ IN'TERESTINGLY.--_n._ IN'TERESTINGNESS.--In an interesting
condition, in the family way. [From obs. _interess_--O. Fr. _interesser_,
to concern--L. _interesse_.]
INTERFACIAL, in-t[.e]r-f[=a]'shal, _adj._ (_geom._) included between two
plane faces or surfaces.--_n._ INTERFACE', a plane surface regarded as the
common boundary of two bodies.
INTERFEMORAL, in-t[.e]r-fem'o-ral, _adj._ situated between the thighs,
connecting the hind limbs.
INTERFERE, in-t[.e]r-f[=e]r', _v.i._ to come in collision: to intermeddle:
to interpose: to act reciprocally--said of waves, rays of light, &c.--_ns._
INTERFER'ENCE; INTERFER'ER.--_adv._ INTERFER'INGLY. [Through O. Fr., from
L. _inter_, between, _fer[=i]re_, to strike.]
INTERFLUENT, in-t[.e]r'fl[=oo]-ent, _adj._ flowing between or
together--also INTER'FLUOUS. [L. _interfluens_--_inter_, between,
_flu[)e]re_, to flow.]
INTERFOLD, in-t[.e]r-fold', _v.t._ to fold one into the other.
INTERFOLIACEOUS, in-t[.e]r-f[=o]-li-[=a]'shus, _adj._ placed between
leaves.--_v.t._ INTERF[=O]'LIATE, to interleave.
INTERFRETTED, in-t[.e]r-fret'ed, _adj._ fretted between, or interlaced.
INTERFRONTAL, in-t[.e]r-fron'tal, _adj._ situated between the right and
left frontal bones.
INTERFUSED, in-t[.e]r-f[=u]zd', _adj._ poured between: fused together:
associated.--_n._ INTERF[=U]'SION.
INTERGLACIAL, in-t[.e]r-gl[=a]'shi-al, _adj._ (_geol._) occurring between
two periods of glacial action.
INTERGLANDULAR, in-t[.e]r-glan'd[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between glands.
INTERGLOBULAR, in-t[.e]r-glob'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between globules.
INTERGRADE, in-t[.e]r-gr[=a]d', _v.i._ to become alike gradually.--_n._
IN'TERGRADE, an intermediate grade.
INTERGROWTH, in't[.e]r-gr[=o]th, _n._ a growing together.
INTERHEMAL, in-t[.e]r-h[=e]'mal, _adj._ between the hemal processes or
spines.
INTERIM, in't[.e]r-im, _n._ time between or intervening: the meantime: in
the history of the Reformation, the name given to certain edicts of the
German emperor for the regulation of religious and ecclesiastical matters,
till they could be decided by a general council--as the Augsburg Interim
(1548), &c. [L.,--_inter_, between.]
INTERIOR, in-t[=e]'ri-ur, _adj._ inner: remote from the frontier or coast:
inland.--_n._ the inside of anything: the inland part of a country.--_n._
INTERIOR'ITY.--_adv._ INT[=E]'RIORLY. [L.,--comp. of _interus_, inward.]
INTERJACENT, in-t[.e]r-j[=a]'sent, _adj._ lying between: intervening.--_n._
INTERJ[=A]'CENCY, a lying between: a space or region between others. [L.
_inter_, between, _jac[=e]re_, to lie.]
INTERJACULATE, in-t[.e]r-jak'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.i._ to interrupt conversation
with an ejaculation.
INTERJECT, in-t[.e]r-jekt', _v.t._ to throw between: to insert.--_v.i._ to
throw one's self between.--_n._ INTERJEC'TION, a throwing between:
(_gram._) a word thrown in to express emotion.--_adjs._ INTERJEC'TIONAL,
INTERJEC'TIONARY, INTERJEC'TURAL.--_adv._ INTERJEC'TIONALLY. [L. _inter_,
between, _jac[)e]re_, to throw.]
INTERJOIN, in-t[.e]r-join', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to join mutually, to
intermarry.
INTERKNIT, in-t[.e]r-nit', _v.t._ to unite closely.
INTERLACE, in-t[.e]r-l[=a]s', _v.t._ to lace together: to unite: to insert
one thing within another.--_v.i._ to intermix.--_n._
INTERLACE'MENT.--INTERLACING ARCHES (_archit._), an arcature in which the
arches intersect.
INTERLARD, in-t[.e]r-lärd', _v.t._ to mix in, as fat with lean: to
diversify by mixture.
INTERLEAVE, in-t[.e]r-l[=e]v', _v.t._ to put a leaf between: to insert
blank leaves in a book.
INTERLINE, in-t[.e]r-l[=i]n', _v.t._ to write in alternate lines: to write
between lines.--_adj._ INTERLIN'EAR, written between lines.--_ns._
INTERLINE[=A]'TION, INTERL[=I]N'ING, act of interlining: that which is
interlined: correction or alteration made by writing between lines.
INTERLINK, in-t[.e]r-lingk', _v.t._ to connect by uniting links.
INTERLOBULAR, in-t[.e]r-lob'[=u]-lar, _adj._ being between lobes.
INTERLOCATION, in-t[.e]r-lo-k[=a]'shun, _n._ a placing between.
INTERLOCK, in-t[.e]r-lok', _v.t._ to lock or clasp together.--_v.i._ to be
locked together.
INTERLOCUTION, in-t[.e]r-lo-k[=u]'shun, _n._ conference: an intermediate
decree before final decision.--_n._ INTERLOC'UTOR, one who speaks between
or in dialogue (_fem._ INTERLOC'UTRESS, INTERLOC'UTRICE): (_Scots law_) an
intermediate decree before final decision.--_adj._ INTERLOC'UTORY.
[Fr.,--L. _interlocutio_, from _interloqui_--_inter_, between, _loqui_,
_locutus_, to speak.]
INTERLOPER, in-t[.e]r-l[=o]p'[.e]r, _n._ one who trades without license: an
intruder.--_v.i._ and _v.t._ INTERLOPE', to intrude into any matter in
which one has no fair concern. [Dut. _enterlooper_, a smuggling vessel, as
running in and out along the coast--L. _inter_, between, Dut. _loopen_, to
run. See LEAP.]
INTERLUDE, in't[.e]r-l[=oo]d, _n._ a short dramatic performance or play
between the play and afterpiece, or between the acts of a play: a short
piece of music played between the parts of a drama, opera, hymn,
&c.--_adj._ INTERLUD'ED, inserted as an interlude: having interludes. [From
L. _inter_, between, _ludus_, play.]
INTERLUNAR, in-t[.e]r-l[=oo]'nar, _adj._ belonging to the moon's monthly
period of invisibility.--Also INTERLU'NARY.
INTERMARRY, in-t[.e]r-mar'i, _v.i._ to marry between or among: to marry
reciprocally, or take one and give another in marriage.--_n._
INTERMARR'IAGE.
INTERMAXILLARY, in-t[.e]r-maks'il-ar-i, _adj._ situated between the
jawbones.
INTERMEDDLE, in-t[.e]r-med'l, _v.i._ to meddle with: to interfere
improperly.--_n._ INTERMEDD'LER.
INTERMEDIATE, in-t[.e]r-m[=e]'di-[=a]t, _adj._ in the middle between:
intervening--also INTERM[=E]'DIARY, INTERM[=E]'DIAL.--_ns._
INTERM[=E]'DIACY, state of being intermediate; INTERM[=E]'DIARY, an
intermediate agent.--_adv._ INTERM[=E]'DIATELY.--_n._ INTERMEDI[=A]'TION,
act of intermediating; INTERM[=E]'DIUM, a medium between: an intervening
agent or instrument.
INTERMENT, in-t[.e]r'ment, _n._ burial.
INTERMEZZO, in-t[.e]r-med'z[=o], _n._ a light dramatic entertainment
between the acts of a tragedy, grand opera, &c.: a short musical burlesque,
&c. [It.]
INTERMIGRATION, in-t[.e]r-m[=i]-gr[=a]'shun, _n._ reciprocal migration.
INTERMINABLE, in-t[.e]r'min-a-bl, INTERMINATE, in-t[.e]r'min-[=a]t, _adj._
without termination or limit: boundless: endless.--_n._
INTER'MINABLENESS.--_adv._ INTER'MINABLY.--INTERMINATE DECIMAL, a decimal
conceived as carried to an infinity of places.
INTERMINGLE, in-t[.e]r-ming'gl, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to mingle or mix
together.
INTERMIT, in-t[.e]r-mit', _v.t._ to cause to cease for a time: to
interrupt.--_n._ INTERMISS'ION, act of intermitting: interval:
pause.--_adj._ INTERMISS'IVE, coming at intervals.--_ns._ INTERMIT'TENCE,
INTERMIT'TENCY, state of being intermittent.--_adj._ INTERMIT'TENT,
intermitting or ceasing at intervals, as a fever.--_adv._
INTERMIT'TINGLY.--INTERMITTENT, or INTERMITTING, SPRING, a spring flowing
for a time and then ceasing, beginning again, &c. [L. _intermitt[)e]re_,
_-missum_--_inter_, between, _mitt[)e]re_, to cause to go.]
INTERMIX, in-t[.e]r-miks', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to mix among or
together.--_n._ INTERMIX'TURE, a mass formed by mixture: something
intermixed.
INTERMOBILITY, in-t[.e]r-mo-bil'i-ti, _n._ capacity of things to move among
themselves.
INTERMUNDANE, in-t[.e]r-mun'd[=a]n, _adj._ between worlds.
INTERMURAL, in-t[.e]r-m[=u]'ral, _adj._ lying between walls.
INTERMUSCULAR, in-t[.e]r-mus'k[=u]-lar, _adj._ between the muscles.
INTERMUTATION, in-t[.e]r-m[=u]-t[=a]'shun, _n._ mutual change.
INTERN, in-t[.e]rn', _adj._ internal.--_n._ an inmate of a school, an
assistant surgeon or physician in a hospital.--Also INTERNE'.
INTERN, in-t[.e]rn', _v.t._ to send into the interior of a country: to
immure in an interior locality without permission to leave the
district.--_n._ INTERN'MENT, state of being confined in the interior of a
country. [Fr. _interner_. See INTERNAL.]
INTERNAL, in-t[.e]r'nal, _adj._ being in the interior: domestic, as opposed
to foreign: intrinsic: pertaining to the heart:--opp. to _External_.--_n._
INTERNAL'ITY.--_adv._ INTER'NALLY.--INTERNAL EVIDENCE, evidence with regard
to a thing, subject, book, &c. afforded by its intrinsic qualities. [L.
_internus_---_inter_, within.]
INTERNATIONAL, in-t[.e]r-nash'un-al, _adj._ pertaining to the relations
between nations.--_n._ a short-lived association formed in London in 1864
to unite the working classes of all countries in efforts for their economic
emancipation.--_adv._ INTERNAT'IONALLY.
INTERNECINE, in-t[.e]r-n[=e]'s[=i]n, _adj._ mutually destructive:
deadly.--Also INTERN[=E]'CIVE. [L. _internec[=a]re_--_inter_, between,
_nec[=a]re_, to kill.]
INTERNEURAL, in-t[.e]r-n[=u]'ral, _adj._ (_anat._) situated between the
neural spines or spinous processes of successive vertebræ.
INTERNODE, in't[.e]r-n[=o]d, _n._ (_bot._) the space between two nodes or
points of the stem from which the leaves arise.--_adj._ INTERN[=O]'DIAL.
[L. _internodium_--_inter_, between, _nodus_, a knot.]
INTERNUNCIO, in-t[.e]r-nun'shi-[=o], _n._ a messenger between two parties:
the Pope's representative at minor courts.--_adj._ INTERNUN'CIAL. [Sp.,--L.
_internuntius_--_inter_, between, _nuntius_, a messenger.]
INTEROCEANIC, in-t[.e]r-[=o]-she-an'ik, _adj._ between oceans.
INTEROCULAR, in-t[.e]r-ok'[=u]-lar, _adj._ between the eyes.
INTERORBITAL, in-t[.e]r-or'bi-tal, _adj._ situated between the orbits of
the eyes.
INTEROSCULATION, in-t[.e]r-os'k[=u]-l[=a]-shun, _n._ interconnection by, or
as if by, osculation.--_adj._ INTEROS'CULANT.--_v.t._ INTEROS'CUL[=A]TE.
INTEROSSEOUS, in-t[.e]r-os'e-us, _adj._ situated between bones.--Also
INTEROSS'EAL.
INTERPAGE, in-t[.e]r-p[=a]j', _v.t._ to insert on intermediate pages.
INTERPARIETAL, in-t[.e]r-pa-r[=i]'e-tal, _adj._ situated between the right
and left parietal bones of the skull.
INTERPELLATION, in-t[.e]r-pel-[=a]'shun, _n._ a question raised during the
course of a debate: interruption: intercession: a summons: an earnest
address.--_v.t._ INTER'PELLATE, to question. [Fr.,--L.,--_interpell[=a]re_,
_-[=a]tum_, to disturb by speaking--_inter_, between, _pell[)e]re_, to
drive.]
INTERPENETRATE, in-t[.e]r-pen'e-tr[=a]t, _v.t._ to penetrate between or
within.--_n._ INTERPENETR[=A]'TION.
INTERPETIOLAR, in-t[.e]r-pet'i-[=o]-lar, _adj._ (_bot._) between the
petioles.
INTERPHALANGEAL, in-t[.e]r-fa-lan'j[=e]-al, _adj._ situated between any
successive phalanges of a finger or toe: nodal, of a digit.
INTERPILASTER, in-t[.e]r-pi-las't[.e]r, _n._ (_archit._) space between two
pilasters.
INTERPLANETARY, in-t[.e]r-plan'et-ar-i, _adj._ between the planets.
INTERPLAY, in't[.e]r-pl[=a], _n._ mutual action: interchange of action and
reaction.
INTERPLEAD, in-t[.e]r-pl[=e]d', _v.i._ (_law_) to discuss adverse claims to
property by bill of interpleader.--_n._ INTERPLEAD'ER, one who interpleads:
a form of process in the English courts, by a bill in equity, intended to
protect a defendant who claims no interest in the subject-matter of a suit,
while at the same time he has reason to know that the plaintiff's title is
disputed by some other claimant.
INTERPLEDGE, in-t[.e]r-plej', _v.t._ to pledge mutually: to give and take a
pledge.
INTREPLEURAL, in-t[.e]r-pl[=oo]'ral, _adj._ situated between the right and
left pleural cavities.
INTERPOLAR, in-t[.e]r-p[=o]'lar, _adj._ situated between or connecting the
poles, as of a galvanic battery.
INTERPOLATE, in-t[.e]r'po-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to insert unfairly, as a spurious
word or passage in a book or manuscript, to foist in: to corrupt: (_math._)
to fill up the intermediate terms of a series.--_adj._
INTER'POLABLE.--_ns._ INTERPOL[=A]'TION; INTER'POLATOR. [L.
_interpol[=a]re_, -_[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _pol[=i]re_, to polish.]
INTERPOLITY, in-t[.e]r-pol'i-ti, _n._ (_rare_) interchange between
countries.
INTERPOSE, in-t[.e]r-p[=o]z', _v.t._ to place between: to thrust in: to
offer, as aid or services.--_v.i._ to come between: to mediate: to put in
by way of interruption: to interfere.--_ns._ INTERPOS'AL, same as
INTERPOSITION; INTERPOS'ER; INTERPOS'IT, a place of deposit between two
cities or countries; INTERPOSI'TION, act of interposing: intervention:
anything interposed. [Fr.,--L. _inter_, between, Fr. _poser_, to place.]
INTERPRET, in-t[.e]r'pret, _v.t._ to explain the meaning of, to elucidate,
unfold, show the purport of: to translate into intelligible or familiar
terms.--_v.i._ to practise interpretation.--_adj._ INTER'PRETABLE, capable
of being explained.--_n._ INTERPRET[=A]'TION, act of interpreting: the
sense given by an interpreter: the power of explaining: the representation
of a dramatic part according to one's conception of it.--_adj._
INTERPRET[=A]'TIVE, collected by or containing interpretation.--_adv._
INTER'PRET[=A]TIVELY.--_n._ INTER'PRETER, one who explains between two
parties: an expounder: a translator. [Fr.,--L. _interprer[=a]ri_,
-_[=a]tus_--_interpres_, _inter_, between, -_pres_, prob. conn. with Gr.
_phrasis_, speech.]
INTERPROVINCIAL, in-t[.e]r-pr[=o]-vin'shal, _adj._ existing between
provinces.
INTERPUBIC, in-t[.e]r-p[=u]'bik, _adj._ situated between the right and left
pubic bones.
INTERPUNCTION, in-t[.e]r-pungk'shun, _n._ the places of points or stops in
writing, intermediate punctuation.--Also INTERPUNCTU[=A]'TION.
INTERRACIAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'si-al, _adj._ existing or taking place between
races.
INTERRRADIAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'di-al, _adj._ situated between the radii or
rays.--_adv._ INTERR[=A]'DIALLY.--_n._ INTERR[=A]'DIUS, an interradial
part, esp. of a hydrozoan.
INTERRAMAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'mal, _adj._ situated between the rami or forks
of the lower jaw.
INTERREGAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=e]'gal, _adj._ existing between kings.
INTERREGNUM, in-t[.e]r-reg'num, _n._ the time between two reigns: the time
between the cessation of one and the establishment of another government:
any breach of continuity in order, &c.--_n._ IN'TERREIGN (_Bacon_). [L.
_inter_, between, _regnum_, rule.]
INTERRELATION, in-t[.e]r-r[=e]-l[=a]'shun, _n._ reciprocal relation,
interconnection.---_n._ INTERREL[=A]'TIONSHIP.
INTERREX, in't[.e]r-reks, _n._ one who rules during an interregnum: a
regent. [L. _inter_, between, rex, a king.]
INTERROGATE, in-t[.e]r'o-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to question: to examine by asking
questions.--_v.i._ to ask questions: to inquire.--_n._ INTERROG[=A]'TION,
act of interrogating: a question put: the mark placed after a question
(?).--_adj._ INTERROG'ATIVE, denoting a question: expressed as a
question.--_n._ a word used in asking a question.--_adv._
INTERROG'ATIVELY.--_ns._ INTERR'OGATOR; INTERROG'ATORY, a question or
inquiry.--_adj._ expressing a question. [L. _interrog[=a]re_,
-_[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _rog[=a]re_, to ask.]
INTERRUPT, in-t[.e]r-rupt', _v.t._ to break in between: to stop or hinder
by breaking in upon: to divide: to break continuity.--_adj._ (_Milt._)
gaping apart.--_adv._ INTERRUP'TEDLY, with interruptions.--_ns._
INTERRUP'TER, INTERRUP'TOR; INTERRUP'TION, act of interrupting: hinderance:
cessation.--_adj._ INTERRUP'TIVE, tending to interrupt.--_adv._
INTERRUP'TIVELY. [L. _interrump[)e]re_--_inter_, between, _rump[)e]re_,
_ruptum_, to break.]
INTERSCAPULAR, in-t[.e]r-ska'p[=u]-lar, _adj._ (_anat._) between the
shoulder-blades.
INTERSCRIBE, in-t[.e]r-skr[=i]b', _v.t._ to write between. [L.
_interscrib[)e]re_--_inter_, between, _scrib[)e]re_, to write.]
INTERSECANT, in-t[.e]r-s[=e]'kant, _adj._ dividing into parts: crossing.
INTERSECT, in-t[.e]r-sekt', _v.t._ to cut between or asunder: to cut or
cross mutually: to divide into parts.--_v.i._ to cross each other.--_n._
INTERSEC'TION, intersecting: (_geom._) the point or line in which two lines
or two planes cut each other.--_adj._ INTERSEC'TIONAL. [L. _inter_,
between, _sec[=a]re_, _sectum_, to cut.]
INTERSEGMENTAL, in-t[.e]r-seg'men-tal, _adj._ pertaining to two or more
segments, situated between segments.
INTERSEPTAL, in-t[.e]r-sep'tal, _adj._ situated between septa.
INTERSIDEREAL, in-t[.e]r-s[=i]-d[=e]'re-al, _adj._ situated between or
among the stars.
INTERSOCIAL, in-t[.e]r-s[=o]'shal, _adj._ having mutual social relations.
INTERSONANT, in-t[.e]r's[=o]-nant, _adj._ sounding between.
INTERSPACE, in't[.e]r-sp[=a]s, _n._ a space between objects, an
interval.--_v.t._ to occupy the space between.--_adj._
INTERSP[=A]'TIAL.--_adv._ INTERSP[=A]'TIALLY.
INTERSPECIFIC, in-t[.e]r-sp[=e]-sif'ik, _adj._ existing between species.
INTERSPERSE, in-t[.e]r-sp[.e]rs', _v.t._ to scatter or set here and
there.--_n._ INTERSPER'SION. [L. _intersperg[)e]re_, _-spersum_--_inter_,
among, _sparg[)e]re_, to scatter.]
INTERSPINOUS, in-t[.e]r-sp[=i]'nus, _adj._ situated between spines.--Also
INTERSP[=I]'NAL.
INTERSTATE, in't[.e]r-st[=a]t, _adj._ existing between different states or
persons therein.
INTERSTELLAR, in-t[.e]r-stel'ar, _adj._ situated beyond the solar system or
among the stars: in the intervals between the stars.--Also INTERSTELL'ARY.
[L. _inter_, between, _stella_, a star.]
INTERSTICE, in't[.e]r-stis, or in-t[.e]r'stis, _n._ a small space between
things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body.--_adj._
INTERSTIT'IAL. [Fr.,--L.,--_inter_, between, _sist[)e]re_, _stitum_, to
stand.]
INTERSTRATIFICATION, in-t[.e]r-strat-i-fi-k[=a]'shun, _n._ the state of
lying between other strata.--_adj._ INTERSTRAT'IFIED, stratified between
other bodies.--_v.i._ INTERSTRAT'IFY.
INTERSTRIAL, in-t[.e]r-str[=i]'al, _adj._ situated between striæ.
INTERTANGLE, in-t[.e]r-tang'gl, _v.t,_ to intertwist.
INTERTARSAL, in-t[.e]r-tär'sal, _adj._ between tarsal bones.
INTERTENTACULAR, in-t[.e]r-ten-tak'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between
tentacles.
INTERTERGAL, in-t[.e]r-t[.e]r'gal, _adj._ situated between the terga or
tergites of an arthropod.
INTERTERRITORIAL, in-t[.e]r-ter-ri-t[=o]'ri-al, _adj._ between territories
or their inhabitants.
INTERTEXTURE, in-t[.e]r-teks't[=u]r, _n._ a being interwoven.
INTERTIDAL, in-t[.e]r-t[=i]'dal, _adj._ living between low-water and
high-water mark.
INTERTIE, in't[.e]r-t[=i], _n._ (_archit._) in roofing, &c., a short timber
binding together upright posts.
INTERTISSUE, in-t[.e]r-tish'[=u], _v.t._ (_Shak._) to interweave.
INTERTRAFFIC, in-t[.e]r-traf'ik, _n._ traffic between two or more persons
or places.
INTERTRANSVERSE, in-t[.e]r-trans'v[.e]rs, _adj._ between the transverse
processes of successive vertebræ.
INTERTRIBAL, in-t[.e]r-tr[=i]'bal, _adj._ existing or taking place between
tribes.
INTERTRIGO, in-t[.e]r-tr[=i]'g[=o], _n._ an inflammation of the skin from
chafing or rubbing. [L. _inter_, between, _ter[)e]re_, _tritum_, to rub.]
INTERTROPICAL, in-t[.e]r-trop'ik-al, _adj._ between the tropics.
INTERTWINE, in-t[.e]r-tw[=i]n', _v.t._ to twine or twist together.--_v.i._
to be twisted together: to become mutually involved.--_adv._
INTERTW[=I]N'INGLY.
INTERTWIST, in-t[.e]r-twist', _v.t._ to twist together.--_adv._
INTERTWIST'INGLY.
INTERUNION, in-t[.e]r-[=u]n'yun, _n._ an interblending.
INTERVAL, in't[.e]r-val, _n._ time or space between: any dividing tract in
space or time: (_mus._) the difference of pitch between any two musical
tones.--_n._ IN'TERV[=A]LE (_U.S._), a level tract along a river.--_adj._
INTERVAL'LIC--_n._ INTERVAL'LUM, an interval. [Fr.,--L.
_intervallum_--_inter_, between, _vallum_, a rampart.]
INTERVEINED, in-t[.e]r-v[=a]nd', _adj._ (_Milt._) intersected, as with
veins.
INTERVENE, in-t[.e]r-v[=e]n', _v.i._ to come or be between: to occur
between points of time: to happen so as to interrupt: to interpose.--_v.t._
(_rare_) to separate.--_adj._ INTERVEN'IENT, being or passing between:
intervening.--_ns._ INTERVEN'TION, intervening: interference: mediation:
interposition; INTERVEN'TIONIST, one who advocates interference with the
course of disease rather than leaving it to nature; INTERVEN'TOR, a
mediator in ecclesiastical controversies: (_U.S._) a mine-inspector.
[Fr.,--L. _inter_, between, _ven[=i]re_, to come.]
INTERVENTRICULAR, in-t[.e]r-ven-trik'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between
ventricles, as those of the heart or brain.
INTERVERTEBRAL, in-t[.e]r-v[.e]r'te-bral, _adj._ situated between two
successive vertebræ.
INTERVIEW, in't[.e]r-v[=u], _n._ a mutual view or sight: a meeting: a
conference: a visit to a notable or notorious person with a view to
publishing a report of his conversation--_v.t._ to visit with this
purpose.--_n._ IN'TERVIEWER, one who visits another for this purpose. [O.
Fr. _entrevue_--_entre_, between, _voir_, to see.]
INTERVISIBLE, in-t[.e]r-viz'i-bl, _adj._ mutually visible.
INTERVITAL, in-t[.e]r-v[=i]'tal, _adj._ between lives, between death and
resurrection.
INTERVOCALIC, in-t[.e]r-v[=o]-kal'ik, _adj._ between vowels.
INTERVOLVE, in-t[.e]r-volv', _v.t._ to involve or comprise one within
another. [L. _inter_, within, _volv[)e]re_, to roll.]
INTERWEAVE, in-t[.e]r-w[=e]v', _v.t._ to weave together: to intermingle.
INTERWORK, in-t[.e]r-wurk', _v.i._ to work together: to work
intermediately.--_p.adj._ INTERWROUGHT'.
INTESTATE, in-tes't[=a]t, _adj._ dying without having made a valid will:
not disposed of by will.--_n._ a person who dies without making a valid
will.--_adj._ INTES'TABLE, legally unqualified to make a will.--_n._
INTES'TACY, the state of one dying without having made a valid will. [L.
_intest[=a]tus_--_in_, not, _test[=a]ri_, _-atus_, to make a will.]
INTESTINE, in-tes'tin, _adj._ internal: contained in the animal body:
domestic: not foreign.--_n.pl._ a part of the digestive system, divided
into the smaller intestine (comprising duodenum, jejunum, and ileum) and
the greater intestine.--_adj._ INTES'TINAL, pertaining to the intestines of
an animal body. [Fr.,--L. _intestinus_--_intus_, within.]
INTHRAL. See ENTHRAL.
INTIL, in-til', _prep._ (_Shak._) into, in, unto.
INTIMATE, in'ti-m[=a]t, _adj._ innermost: internal: close: closely
acquainted: familiar.--_n._ a familiar friend: an associate.--_v.t._ to
hint: to announce.--_n._ IN'TIMACY, state of being intimate: close
familiarity.--_adv._ IN'TIMATELY.--_n._ INTIM[=A]'TION, obscure notice:
hint: announcement. [L. _intim[=a]re_, _[=a]tum_--_intimus_,
_innermost_--_intus_, within.]
INTIMIDATE, in-tim'i-d[=a]t, _v.t._ to make timid or fearful: to
dispirit.--_n._ INTIMID[=A]'TION, act of intimidating: use of violence or
threats to influence the conduct or compel the consent of another: state of
being intimidated.--_adj._ INTIM'IDATORY.
INTINCTION, in-tingk'shun, _n._ an Eastern mode of administering both
elements of communion at once by dipping the bread into the wine, usually
by the cochlear or eucharistic spoon. [Low L.,--L. _inting[)e]re_,
_intinctum_, to dip in.]
INTITULE, in-tit'[=u]l, same as ENTITLE.--INTITULED, intit'[=u]ld, same as
ENTITLED.
INTO, in't[=oo], _prep._ noting passage inwards: noting the passage of a
thing from one state to another: (_B._) often used for _unto_.
INTOED, in-t[=o]d', _adj._ having the toes more or less turned inwards.
INTOLERABLE, in-tol'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be endured.--_n._
INTOL'ERABLENESS.--_adv._ INTOL'ERABLY.--_ns._ INTOL'ERANCE,
INTOLER[=A]'TION.--_adj._ INTOL'ERANT, not able or willing to endure: not
enduring difference of opinion: persecuting.--_n._ one opposed to
toleration.--_adv._ INTOL'ERANTLY.
INTOMB, in-t[=oo]m'. Same as ENTOMB.
INTONATE, in'ton-[=a]t, _v.i._ to sound forth: to sound the notes of a
musical scale: to modulate the voice.--_n._ INTON[=A]'TION, act or manner
of sounding musical notes: modulation of the voice: the opening phrase of
any plain-song melody, sung usually either by the officiating priest alone,
or by one or more selected choristers. [Low L. _inton[=a]re_,
_-[=a]tum_--L. _in tonum_, according to tone.]
INTONE, in-t[=o]n', _v.i._ to utter in tones: to give forth a low
protracted sound.--_v.t._ to chant: to read (the church service) in a
singing, recitative manner.--_n._ INT[=O]N'ING, a modern popular term for
the utterance in musical recitative of the versicles, responses, collects,
&c. of the Anglican liturgy.
INTORSION, INTORTION, in-tor'shun, _n._ a twisting, winding, or
bending.--_v.t._ INTORT', to twist.
INTOXICATE, in-toks'i-k[=a]t, _v.t._ to make drunk: to excite to enthusiasm
or madness.--_n._ INTOX'ICANT, an intoxicating liquor.--_p.adj._
INTOX'IC[=A]TING, producing intoxication: inebriating.--_n._
INTOXIC'[=A]TION, state of being drunk: high excitement or elation. [Low L.
_intoxic[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_toxicum_--Gr. _toxikon_, a poison in which
arrows were dipped--_toxon_, an arrow.]
INTRA, in'tra, _adv. prefix_, within, as in IN'TRA-ABDOM'INAL, situated
within the cavity of the abdomen; IN'TRA-ART[=E]'RIAL, existing within an
artery; IN'TRA-CAP'SULAR, lying within a capsule; IN'TRA-CAR'DIAC, within
the heart; IN'TRA-CELL'ULAR, inside a cell; IN'TRA-PARI[=E]'TAL, within
walls, private: situated in the parietal lobe of the brain;
IN'TRA-TERRIT[=O]'RIAL, existing within a territory; IN'TRA-TROP'ICAL,
situated within the tropics; IN'TRA-UR'BAN, within a city.
INTRACTABLE, in-trakt'a-bl, _adj._ unmanageable: obstinate.--_ns._
INTRACTABIL'ITY, INTRACT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INTRACT'ABLY.
INTRADOS, in-tr[=a]'dos, _n._ (_archit._) the interior or lower line or
surface of an arch or vault:--opp. to _Extrados_, the exterior or upper
curve. [Fr.,--L. _intra_, within, _dorsum_, the back.]
INTRAMUNDANE, in-tra-mun'd[=a]n, _adj._ within the world.
INTRAMURAL, in-tra-m[=u]'ral, _adj._ within the walls.
INTRANSIGENT, in-tran'si-jent, _adj._ refusing to come to any
understanding, irreconcilable.--_ns._ INTRAN'SIGENTISM, the political
practice or principles of such; INTRAN'SIGENTIST, one who practises such a
method of opposition, esp. a member of a revolutionary party in Spain about
1873, and of a socialistic party in France. [Fr. _intransigeant_--Sp.
_intransigente_--L. _in_, not, _transigens_, pr.p. of _transig[)e]re_, to
transact.]
INTRANSITIVE, in-tran'si-tiv, _adj._ not passing over or indicating passing
over: (_gram._) representing action confined to the agent.--_adv._
INTRAN'SITIVELY.
INTRANSMISSIBLE, in-trans-mis'i-bl, _adj._ that cannot be transmitted.
INTRANSMUTABLE, in-trans-m[=u]t'a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be changed into
another substance.--_n._ INTRANSMUTABIL'ITY.
INTRANT, in'trant, _adj._ entering: penetrating.--_n._ one who enters, esp.
on some public duty. [L. _intrans_, _-antis_--_intr[=a]re_, to enter.]
INTREASURE, in-trezh'[=u]r, _v.t._ to lay up securely.
INTREAT, in-tr[=e]t', _v.t._ (_Spens._) same as ENTREAT.--_adj._
INTREAT'FUL (_Spens._), full of entreaty.
INTRENCH, INTRENCHMENT. See ENTRENCH.
INTRENCHANT, in-trensh'ant, _adj._ (_Shak._) not to be cut or wounded,
indivisible.
INTREPID, in-trep'id, _adj._ without trepidation or fear: undaunted:
brave.--_n._ INTREPID'ITY, firm, unshaken courage.--_adv._ INTREP'IDLY. [L.
_intrepidus_--_in_, not, _trepidus_, alarmed.]
INTRICATE, in'tri-k[=a]t, _adj._ involved: entangled: perplexed.--_ns._
IN'TRICACY, IN'TRICATENESS.--_adv._ IN'TRICATELY. [L.
_intric[=a]tus_--_in_, in, _tric[=a]re_, to make difficulties--_tricæ_,
hinderances.]
INTRIGUE, in-tr[=e]g', _n._ a complex plot: a private or party scheme: the
plot of a play or romance: secret illicit love.--_v.i._ to form a plot or
scheme: to carry on illicit love:--_pr.p._ intrigu'ing; _pa.p._
intrigued'.--_ns._ IN'TRIGANT, INTRIG'UER, one who intrigues, or pursues an
object by secret artifices. [Fr. _intriguer_--_intric[=a]re_. See
INTRICATE.]
INTRINSE, in-trins', _adj._ (_Shak._) intricate.
INTRINSIC, -AL, in-trin'sik, -al, _p.adj._ inward: genuine: inherent:
essential, belonging to the point at issue: (_anat._) applied to those
muscles of the limbs entirely contained within the anatomical limits of the
limb.--_n._ INTRINSICAL'ITY.--_adv._ INTRIN'SICALLY.--_n._
INTRIN'SICALNESS, the quality of being intrinsical: genuineness. [Fr.,--L.
_intrinsecus_--_intra_, within, _secus_, following.]
INTRINSICATE, in-trins'i-k[=a]t, _adj._ (_Shak._) intricate.
INTROCESSION, in-tro-sesh'un, _n._ (_med._) a sinking of any part inwards:
depression. [L. _intro_, inwardly, _ced[)e]re_, _cessum_, to go.]
INTRODUCE, in-tro-d[=u]s', _v.t._ to lead or bring in: to conduct into a
place: formally to make known or acquainted: to bring into notice or
practice: to commence: to preface.--_n._ INTRODUC'TION, act of conducting
into: act of making persons known to each other: act of bringing into
notice or practice: preliminary matter to the main thoughts of a book:
(_mus._) a kind of preface or prelude to a following movement: a treatise
introductory to a science or course of study.--_adjs._ INTRODUC'TORY,
INTRODUC'TIVE, serving to introduce: preliminary: prefatory.--_adv._
INTRODUC'TORILY. [L. _introduc[)e]re_, _-ductum_--_intro_, within,
_duc[)e]re_, to lead.]
INTROIT, in-tr[=o]'it, _n._ an anthem sung at the beginning of the mass,
immediately after the _Confiteor_, and when the priest has ascended to the
altar. [L. _introitus_--_intro[=i]re_--_intro_, within, _[=i]re_, _itum_,
to go.]
INTROMIT, in-tro-mit', _v.t._ to send within: to admit: to permit to
enter.--_v.i._ to interfere with the effects of another:--_pr.p._
intromit'ting; _pa.p._ intromit'ted.--_ns._ INTROMISS'ION, sending within
or into: (_Scots law_) the assumption of authority to deal with another's
property--_legal_, where the party is expressly or impliedly authorised,
either by judgment or deed, to interfere, as by drawing the rents or
getting in debts--_vicious_, where an heir or next of kin, without any
authority, interferes with a deceased person's estate; INTROMIT'TER, one
who intromits. [L. _intro_, within, _mitt[)e]re_, _missum_, to send.]
INTRORSE, in-trors', _adj._ turned or facing inward.--_adv._ INTRORSE'LY.
[L. _introrsus_, toward the middle.]
INTROSPECT, in-tro-spekt', _v.t._ to look into anything.--_v.i._ to
practise introspection.--_ns._ INTROSPEC'TION, a sight of the inside or
interior: the act of directly observing the processes of one's own mind,
self-examination; INTROSPEC'TIONIST.--_adj._ INTROSPEC'TIVE. [L. _intro_,
within, _spec[)e]re_, to see.]
INTROSUSCEPTION, in-tro-su-sep'shun, _n._ the act of taking in, as
nourishment. [L. _intro_, within, _susception-em_, _suscip[)e]re_.]
INTROVERT, in-tro-v[.e]rt', _v.t._ to turn inward.--_n._ anything
introverted.--_n._ INTROVER'SION.--_adj._ INTROVER'SIVE. [L. _intro_,
within, _vert[)e]re_, to turn.]
INTRUDE, in-tr[=oo]d', _v.i._ to thrust one's self in: to enter uninvited
or unwelcome.--_v.t._ to force in.--_ns._ INTRUD'ER; INTRU'SION, act of
intruding or of entering into a place without welcome or invitation:
encroachment: a pushing in, an abnormal irruption, esp. in geology, of such
rocks as have come up from below into another rock or series of beds;
INTRU'SIONIST, one who intrudes, esp. one of those who, before the Scotch
Disruption of 1843, refused a parish the right of objecting to the
settlement of an obnoxious minister by a patron:--opp. to
_Non-intrusionist_.--_adj._ INTRU'SIVE, tending or apt to intrude: entering
without welcome or right.--_adv._ INTRU'SIVELY.--_n._ INTRU'SIVENESS. [L.
_in_, in, _trud[)e]re_, _trusum_, to thrust.]
INTRUST. See ENTRUST.
INTUITION, in-t[=u]-ish'un, _n._ the power of the mind by which it
immediately perceives the truth of things without reasoning or analysis: a
truth so perceived, immediate knowledge in contrast with mediate.--_v.t._
and _v.i._ IN'TUIT, to know intuitively.--_adj._ INTUIT'IONAL.--_ns._
INTUIT'IONALISM, the doctrine that the perception of truth is by intuition;
INTUIT'IONALIST.--_adj._ INT[=U]'ITIVE, perceived or perceiving by
intuition: received or known by simple inspection.--_adv._
INT[=U]'ITIVELY.--_n._ INT[=U]'ITIVISM. [L. _in_, into or upon, _tu[=e]ri_,
_tuitus_, to look.]
INTUMESCENCE, in-t[=u]-mes'ens, _n._ the action of swelling: a swelling: a
tumid state.--_v.i._ INTUMESCE', to swell up. [Fr.,--L. _in_, in,
_tum[=e]re_, to swell.]
INTURBIDATE, in-tur'bi-d[=a]t, _v.t._ to render turbid. [L. _in_, in,
_turbid[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to trouble.]
INTUSE, in't[=u]s, _n._ (_Spens._) a bruise. [L. _in_, in, _tund[)e]re_,
_tusum_, to bruise.]
INTUSSUSCEPTION, in-tus-su-sep'shun, _n._ the partial displacement of the
bowel in which one portion of it passes into the portion immediately
adjacent to it--also called _Invagination_.--_v.t._ IN'TUSSUSCEPT, to take
into the interior.--_adjs._ INTUSSUSCEP'TED; INTUSSUSCEP'TIVE. [L. _intus_,
within, _susception-em_--_suscip[)e]re_, to take up.]
INTWINE, in-tw[=i]n'. Same as ENTWINE.
INTWIST, in-twist'. Same as ENTWIST.
INULIN, in'[=u]-lin, _n._ a starch-like product used in medicine, obtained
principally from the roots of the plant _Inula_ or _Elecampane._ [Prob. Gr.
_helenion_.]
INUMBRATE, in-um'br[=a]t, _v.t._ to cast a shadow upon: to shade. [L.
_inumbr[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _umbr[=a]re_, to shade--_umbra_, a
shadow.]
INUNCTION, in-ungk'shun, _n._ the act of anointing, the process of rubbing
into the skin, as an ointment or liniment.--_n._ INUNCTUOS'ITY, absence of
oiliness.
INUNDATE, in-un'd[=a]t, or in'-, _v.t._ to flow upon or over in waves (said
of water): to flood: to fill with an overflowing abundance.--_adj._
INUN'DANT, overflowing.--_n._ INUND[=A]'TION, act of inundating: a flood:
an overflowing. [L.,--_inund[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _und[=a]re_, to
rise in waves--_unda_, a wave.]
INURBANE, in-ur-b[=a]n', _adj._ not urbane, unpolished.--_adv._
INURBANE'LY.--_n._ INURBAN'ITY.
INURE, in-[=u]r', _v.t._ to use or practise habitually: to accustom: to
harden.--_v.i._ (_law_) to come into use or effect: to serve to the use or
benefit of.--_n._ INURE'MENT, act of inuring: practice. [From in and
_ure_--O. Fr. _eure_ (Fr. _oeuvre_, work)--L. _opera_, work; the same word
_ure_ is found in _manure_ (q.v.).]
INURN, in-urn', _v.t._ to place in an urn: to entomb.
INUSITATION, in-[=u]-zi-t[=a]'shun, _n._ (_obs._) disuse.
INUTILITY, in-[=u]-til'i-ti, _n._ want of utility: uselessness:
unprofitableness: something useless.
INUTTERABLE, in-ut'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ not to be uttered.
INVADE, in-v[=a]d', _v.t._ to enter a country as an enemy: to attack: to
encroach upon: to violate: to seize or fall upon.--_ns._ INVAD'ER;
INV[=A]'SION, the act of invading: an attack: an incursion: an attack on
the rights of another: an encroachment: a violation.--_adj._ INV[=A]'SIVE,
making invasion: aggressive: infringing another's rights. [Fr.,--L.
_invad[)e]re_, _invasum_--_in_, in, _vad[)e]re_, to go.]
INVAGINATION, in-vaj-i-n[=a]'shun, _n._ intussusception. [L. _in_, not,
_vagina_, a sheath.]
INVALID, in-val'id, _adj._ without value, weight, or cogency: having no
effect: void: null.--_adj._ IN'VALID, deficient in health, sick,
weak.--_n._ one who is weak: a sickly person: one disabled for active
service, esp. a soldier or sailor.--_v.t._ to make invalid or affect with
disease: to enrol on the list of invalids.--_v.t._ INVAL'ID[=A]TE, to
render invalid: to weaken or destroy the force of.--_ns._ INVALID[=A]'TION;
IN'VALIDHOOD, IN'VALIDISM; IN'VALIDING, the return home, or to a more
healthy climate, of soldiers or sailors who have been rendered incapable of
active duty by wounds or the severity of foreign service; INVALID'ITY,
INVAL'IDNESS, want of cogency: want of force.
INVALUABLE, in-val'[=u]-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be valued:
priceless.--_adv._ INVAL'UABLY.
INVARIABLE, in-v[=a]'ri-a-bl, _adj._ not variable: without variation or
change: unalterable: constantly in the same state.--_ns._
INV[=A]'RIABLENESS, INVARIABIL'ITY, the quality of being invariable or
unchangeable.--_adv._ INV[=A]'RIABLY.
INVASION. See INVADE.
INVECKED, in-vekt', _adj._ invected.
INVECTED, in-vek'ted, _adj._ (_her._) having a border-line of small convex
or outer curves:--opp. to _Engrailed_, of a line, or the edge of a bearing.
[L. _invectus_, _inveh[)e]re_, to enter.]
INVECTIVE, in-vek'tiv, _n._ a severe or reproachful accusation brought
against any one: an attack with words: a violent utterance of censure:
sarcasm, or satire.--_adj._ railing: abusive: satirical.--_adv._
INVEC'TIVELY, by invective: satirically: sarcastically. [See INVEIGH.]
INVEIGH, in-v[=a]', _v.i._ to attack with words: to rail against: to
revile. [L. _inveh[)e]re_, _invectum_--_in_, in, _veh[)e]re_, to carry.]
INVEIGLE, in-v[=e]'gl, _v.t._ to entice: to seduce: to wheedle.--_ns._
INVEI'GLEMENT, an enticing: an enticement--older forms INVEA'GLE,
ENVEI'GLE; INVEI'GLER. [Ety. dub.; prob. a corr. of O. Fr. _enveogler_ (Fr.
_aveugle_, blind)--L. _ab_, without, _oculus_, the eye.]
INVENDIBLE, in-ven'di-bl, _adj._ not vendible.--_n._ INVENDIBIL'ITY.
INVENT, in-vent', _v.t._ to devise or contrive: to make: to frame: to
fabricate: to forge.--_adj._ INVEN'TIBLE.--_n._ INVEN'TION, that which is
invented: contrivance: a deceit: power or faculty of inventing: ability
displayed by any invention or effort of the imagination.--_adj._
INVEN'TIVE, able to invent: ready in contrivance.--_adv._
INVEN'TIVELY.--_ns._ INVEN'TIVENESS; INVEN'TOR, INVEN'TER, one who invents
or finds out something new:--_fem._ INVEN'TRESS.--INVENTION OF THE CROSS, a
festival observed on May 3, in commemoration of the alleged discovery of
the true cross at Jerusalem in 326 by Helena, mother of Constantine the
Great. [Fr.,--L. _inven[=i]re_, _inventum_--_in_, upon, _ven[=i]re_, to
come.]
INVENTORY, in'ven-tor-i, _n._ a list or schedule of articles comprised in
an estate, describing each article separately and precisely so as to show
of what the estate consists.--_v.t._ to make an inventory of.--_adj._
INVENT[=O]'RIAL.--_adv._ INVENT[=O]'RIALLY. [Fr. _inventaire_--L.
_inventarium_, a list of things found.]
INVERNESS-CAPE, in-v[.e]r-nes'-k[=a]p, _n._ a form of overcoat with cape or
tippet--named from _Inverness_.
INVERSE, in-v[.e]rs', _adj._ inverted: in the reverse or contrary order:
opposite, inverted--opp. to _Direct_: (_math._) opposite in effect, of one
operation that annuls the effect of another, as subtraction to addition,
&c.--_n._ an inverted state, a direct opposite.--_adv._ INVERSE'LY.--_n._
INVER'SION, the act of inverting: the state of being inverted: a change of
order or position.--_adj._ INVER'SIVE.
INVERT, in-v[.e]rt', _v.t._ to turn in or about: to turn upside down: to
reverse: to change the customary order or position.--_n._ (_archit._) an
inverted arch or vault, as the floor of a sewer, &c.--_adj._ INVER'TED,
turned upside down: reversed: (_geol._) denoting strata that appear to have
been reversed or folded back by upheaval.--_adv._ INVER'TEDLY, in an
inverted or contrary manner.--INVERTED ARCH, an arch with its curve turned
downwards, as in a sewer. [L. _invert[)e]re_, _inversum_--_in_, in,
_vert[)e]re_, to turn.]
INVERTEBRAL, in-v[.e]rt'e-bral, INVERTEBRATE, in-v[.e]rt'ebr[=a]t, _adj._
without a vertebral column or backbone: weak, irresolute.--_n.pl._
INVERTEBR[=A]'TA, a collective name for those animals which agree in not
exhibiting the characteristics of vertebrates.--_n._ INVER'TEBRATE, an
animal destitute of a skull and vertebral column.
INVEST, in-vest', _v.t._ to put vesture on, to dress: to confer or give: to
place in office or authority: to adorn: to surround: to block up: to lay
siege to: to place: as property in business: to lay out money on.--_adj._
INVES'TITIVE.--_ns._ INVES'TITURE, in feudal and ecclesiastical history,
the act of giving corporal possession of a manor, office, or benefice,
accompanied by a certain ceremonial, such as the delivery of a branch, a
banner, &c., to signify the authority which it is supposed to convey;
INVEST'MENT, the act of investing: a blockade: the act of surrounding or
besieging: laying out money on: any placing of money to secure income or
profit: that in which anything is invested: (_Shak._) clothing; INVES'TOR,
one who invests. [L. _invest[=i]re_, _-[=i]tum_--_in_, on, _vest[=i]re_, to
clothe.]
INVESTIGATE, in-vest'i-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to search into: to inquire into with
care and accuracy.--_adj._ INVEST'IGABLE, able to be investigated.--_n._
INVESTIG[=A]'TION, act of examining into: research: study.--_adjs._
INVEST'IG[=A]TIVE, INVEST'IG[=A]TORY, promoting or given to
investigation.--_n._ INVEST'IG[=A]TOR, one who investigates. [L.
_investig[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _vestig[=a]re_, to track.]
INVETERATE, in-vet'[.e]r-[=a]t, _adj._ firmly established by long
continuance: deep-rooted, confirmed in any habit: violent.--_adv._
INVET'ERATELY.--_ns._ INVET'ERATENESS, INVET'ERACY, firmness produced by
long use or continuance. [L. _inveter[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to grow
old--_in_, in, _vetus_, _veteris_, old.]
INVEXED, in-vekst', _adj._ (_her._) shaped in a curve.
INVIDIOUS, in-vid'i-us, _adj._ likely to incur or provoke ill-will: likely
to excite envy, enviable: offensively discriminating.--_adv._
INVID'IOUSLY.--_n._ INVID'IOUSNESS. [L. _invidiosus_--_invidia_, envy.]
INVIGORATE, in-vig'or-[=a]t, _v.t._ to give vigour to: to strengthen: to
animate.--_ns._ INVIGOR[=A]'TION, the act or state of being invigorated;
INVIG'ORATOR, something that invigorates.
INVINCIBLE, in-vin'si-bl, _adj._ that cannot be overcome:
insuperable.--_ns._ INVIN'CIBLENESS, INVINCIBIL'ITY.--_adv._
INVIN'CIBLY.--INVINCIBLE IGNORANCE (see IGNORANCE).--THE INVINCIBLE DOCTOR,
William of Occam (c. 1280-1349).
INVIOLABLE, in-v[=i]'[=o]l-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be profaned: that
cannot be injured.--_ns._ INVIOLABIL'ITY, INV[=I]'OLABLENESS, the quality
of being inviolable.--_adv._ INV[=I]'OLABLY.--_adjs._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TE, -D,
not violated: unprofaned: uninjured.--_adv._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TELY, without
violation.--_n._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TENESS, the quality of being inviolate.