Idioms for in
Origin of in
before 900; 1925–30
for def 28; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German, Dutch, Old Frisian, Old Saxon, Gothic
in, Old Norse
ī, Latin
in, Greek
en, Lithuanian
į
Words nearby in
ims,
imu,
imune,
imuran,
imv,
in,
in a bad light,
in a bad mood,
in a bad way,
in a big way,
in a bind
Definition for in (2 of 10)
Definition for in (3 of 10)
IN
Indiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
Definition for in (4 of 10)
in-
1
Origin of in-
1
Middle English, Old English; see
in
Definition for in (5 of 10)
in-
2
a prefix of Latin origin meaning primarily “in,” but used also as a verb-formative with the same force as in-1 (incarcerate; incantation).
Origin of in-
2
< Latin, combining form of
in (preposition); cognate with
in
Definition for in (6 of 10)
in-
3
a prefix of Latin origin, corresponding to English un-, having a negative or privative force, freely used as an English formative, especially of adjectives and their derivatives and of nouns (inattention; indefensible; inexpensive; inorganic; invariable). It assumes the same phonetic phases as in-2 (impartial; immeasurable; illiterate; irregular, etc.). In French, it became en- and thus occurs unfelt in such words as enemy (French ennemi, Latin inimicus, lit., not friendly).
synonym study for in-
The prefixes
in- and
un- may both have, among other uses, a negative force.
In- is the form derived from Latin, and is therefore used in learned words or in words derived from Latin or (rarely) Greek:
inaccessible, inaccuracy, inadequate, etc.
Un- is the native form going back to Old English, used in words of native origin, and sometimes used in combination with words of other origins if these words are in common use:
unloving, ungodly, unfeeling, unnecessary, unsafe.
Definition for in (7 of 10)
-in
1
a suffix, occurring in adjectives of Greek and Latin origin, meaning “pertaining to,” and (in nouns thence derived) also imitated in English (coffin; cousin, etc.).
Origin of -in
1
Middle English
-in, -ine < Old French < Latin
-inus, -ina, -inum < Greek
-inos, -inē, -inon
Definition for in (8 of 10)
-in
2
a noun suffix used in a special manner in chemical and mineralogical nomenclature (glycerin; acetin, etc.). In spelling, usage wavers between -in and -ine. In chemistry a certain distinction of use is attempted, basic substances having the termination -ine rather than -in (aconitine; aniline, etc.), and -in being restricted to certain neutral compounds, glycerides, glucosides, and proteids (albumin; palmitin, etc.), but this distinction is not always observed.
Origin of -in
2
< New Latin
-ina. See
-ine2
Definition for in (9 of 10)
-in
3
a suffixal use of the adverb in, extracted from sit-in, forming compound nouns, usually from verbs, referring to organized protests through or in support of the named activity (kneel-in; chain-in; be-in) or, more generally, to any organized social or cultural activity (cook-in; sing-in).
Definition for in (10 of 10)
in.
inch; inches.
British Dictionary definitions for in (1 of 8)
Word Origin for in
Old English; compare Old High German
in, Welsh
yn, Old Norse
ī, Latin
in, Greek
en
British Dictionary definitions for in (2 of 8)
in
2
the internet domain name for
India
British Dictionary definitions for in (3 of 8)
In
the chemical symbol for
indium
British Dictionary definitions for in (4 of 8)
IN
abbreviation for
Indiana
British Dictionary definitions for in (5 of 8)
in.
abbreviation for
inch(es)
British Dictionary definitions for in (6 of 8)
-in
suffix forming nouns
indicating a neutral organic compound, including proteins, glucosides, and glycerides
insulin; digitoxin; tripalmitin
indicating an enzyme in certain nonsystematic names
pepsin
indicating a pharmaceutical substance
penicillin; riboflavin; aspirin
indicating a chemical substance in certain nonsystematic names
coumarin
Word Origin for -in
from New Latin
-ina; compare
-ine ²
British Dictionary definitions for in (7 of 8)
in-
1
il-, im- or ir-
prefix
not; non-
incredible; insincere; illegal; imperfect; irregular Compare un- 1
Word Origin for in-
from Latin
in-; related to
ne-, nōn not
British Dictionary definitions for in (8 of 8)
in-
2
il-, im- or ir-
prefix
in; into; towards; within; on
infiltrate; immigrate
having an intensive or causative function
inflame; imperil
Word Origin for in-
from
in (prep, adv)
Medical definitions for in (1 of 2)
In
The symbol for the elementindium
Medical definitions for in (2 of 2)
-in
suff.
Neutral chemical compound:inulin.
Pharmaceutical:rifampin.
Antibiotic:penicillin.
Antigen:tuberculin.
Variant of-ine
Scientific definitions for in (1 of 3)
In
The symbol for indium.
Scientific definitions for in (2 of 3)
indium
[ ĭn′dē-əm ]
In
A soft, malleable, silvery-white metallic element that occurs mainly in ores of zinc and lead. It is used in the manufacture of semiconductors, in bearings for aircraft engines, and as a plating over silver in mirrors. Atomic number 49; atomic weight 114.82; melting point 156.61°C; boiling point 2,080°C; specific gravity 7.31; valence 1, 2, 3. See Periodic Table.
Scientific definitions for in (3 of 3)
in.
Abbreviation of inch
Idioms and Phrases with in
in