in- — not, into, toward, within (affix)
in-
not, into, toward, within
Component
prefix
Latin · Two Latin in- prefixes converged: a negator (invisible) and a directional one (include). Assimilates to im-/il-/ir-.
Used in (6)
invisible
B2
/ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/
Impossible to see; not able to be seen.
include
A2
/ɪnˈkluːd/
To have something as a part of a whole.
insert
B2
/ɪnˈsɝt/
To put something into something else.
inhale
B1
/ˌɪnˈheɪl/
To breathe air, smoke, or gas in through the nose or mouth.
inactive
C2+
/ɪnˈæktɪv/
not active, working, or in operation
incomplete
C2+
/ˌɪnkəmˈplit/
not finished or lacking some necessary part