in-

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology 1

From Latin in- (not).

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in-

  1. Used with certain words to reverse their meaning
    Note: Before certain letters, the n. changes to another letter:
    1. Added to adjectives to mean not
      inedible
      inaccurate
    2. Added to nouns to mean lacking or without
      incredulity
      ineptitude
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[edit] Etymology 2

From Latin in (in, into).

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in-

  1. Prefixed to certain words to give the senses of in, into, towards, within.
    inbreed
    inbound
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[edit] Etymology

From Latin in-.

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in- (before l il-, before b, m, or p im-, before r ir-)

  1. in- ; un- (reversal of meaning or lack of an attribute)

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in-
  1. prepended to a noun or adjective, it reinforces the quality signified thereby

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[edit] Latin

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in-

  1. not; negating particle

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The spelling of the particle changes in some situations:

  • Before b or p, it becomes im-.
    imberbis (beardless), from in- + barba (beard)
    impatiēns (impatient), from in- + patiēns (patient)
  • Before l, m, or r, it becomes il-, im-, or ir-, respectively.
    illabōrātus (unworked, uncultivated), from in- + labōrātus (worked, toilsome)
    immātūrus (immature), from in- + mātūrus (mature)
    irreverēns (irreverent), from in- + reverēns (reverent)

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[edit] Old English

[edit] Etymology

From in (in). More at in

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in-

  1. in, into; on, upon
    inblāwan (to inspire, breathe upon)
    inēodan (to enter)
    inēþung (inspiration)
  2. internal, positioned on the inside, inside
    incoþu (internal disease)
    indryhten (distinguished, noble, courtly, excellent) < indryhtu (honor, glory, nobility)
  3. (intensifying) very
    infrōd "very old, experienced, wise" < frōd "wise"

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