The Wordsmith Dictionary

In `tro *mit ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intromitted; p. pr. & vb. n.Intromitting.] Etym: [L. intromittere, intromissum; intro- within + mittere to send. ]

1. To send in or put in; to insert or introduce. Greenhill.

2. To allow to pass in; to admit. Glass in the window intromits light, without cold. Holder.

INTROMIT

INTROMIT In `tro *mit ", v. i. (Scots Law )

Defn: To intermeddle with the effects or goods of another.

INTROMITTENT

In `tro *mit "tent, a. Etym: [L. intromittens, p. pr. ]

1. Throwing, or allowing to pass, into or within.

2. (Zoöl.)

Defn: Used in copulation; -- said of the external reproductive organs of the males of many animals, and sometimes of those of the females.

INTROMITTER

INTROMITTER In `tro *mit "ter, n.

Defn: One who intromits.

INTROPRESSION

INTROPRESSION In `tro *pres "sion, n.

Defn: Pressure acting within. [R.]

INTRORECEPTION

INTRORECEPTION In `tro *re *cep "tion, n.

Defn: The act of admitting into or within. Hammond.

INTRORSE

In *trorse ", a. Etym: [L. introrsus inward, contr. from introversus.See Introvert. ] (Bot. )

Defn: Turning or facing inward, or toward the axis of the part to which it belongs. Gray.

INTROSPECT

In `tro *spect ", v. t. Etym: [L. introspectus, p. p. introspicere to look into; intro within + specere to look. See Spy. ]

Defn: To look into or within; to view the inside of. Bailey.

INTROSPECTION

In `tro *spec "tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. introspection. ]

Defn: A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection. I was forced to make an introspection into my own mind. Dryden.

INTROSPECTIONIST

INTROSPECTIONIST In `tro *spec "tion *ist, n. (Metaph.)

Defn: One given to the introspective method of examining the phenomena of the soul.

INTROSPECTIVE

In `tro *spec "tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. introspectif. ]

1. Inspecting within; seeing inwardly; capable of, or exercising, inspection; self-conscious.

2. Involving the act or results of conscious knowledge of physical phenomena; -- contrasted with associational. J. S. Mill.

INTROSUME

In `tro *sume ", v. t. Etym: [Pref. intro- + L. sumere to take. ]

Defn: To draw in; to swallow. [Obs. ] Evelyn.

INTROSUSCEPTION

INTROSUSCEPTION In `tro *sus *cep "tion, n.

1. The act or process of receiving within. The person is corrupted by the introsusception of a nature which becomes evil thereby. Coleridge.

2. (Med. )

Defn: Same as Intussusception.

INTROVENIENT

In `tro *ven "ient, a. Etym: [L. introveniens, p. pr. of introvenire to come in; intro within + venire to come. ]

Defn: Coming in together; entering; commingling. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

INTROVERSION

In `tro *ver "sion, n. Etym: [See Introvert. ]

Defn: The act of introverting, or the state of being introverted; the act of turning the mind inward. Berkeley.

INTROVERT

In `tro *vert ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introverted; p. pr. & vb. n.Introverting.] Etym: [Pref. intro- + L. vertere, versum, to turn. ]

1. To turn or bend inward. "Introverted toes." Cowper.

2. To look within; to introspect. Lew Wallace.

INTRUDE

In *trude ", v. i. Etym: [L. intrudere, intrusum; pref. in- in +trudere to thrust, akin to E. threat. See Threat. ]

Defn: To thrust one's self in; to come or go in without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass; as, to intrude on families at unseasonable hours; to intrude on the lands of another. Thy wit wants edge And manners, to intrude where I am graced. Shak. Some thoughts rise and intrude upon us, while we shun them; others fly from us, when we would hold them. I. Watts.

INTRUDE

In *trude ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intruded; p. pr. & vb. n. Intruding. ]

1. To thrust or force (something ) in or upon; especially, to force (one's self ) in without leave or welcome; as, to intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's opinions upon another.

2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs. ] Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud Shak.

3. (Geol.)

Defn: The cause to enter or force a way, as into the crevices of rocks.

Syn. -- To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See Obtrude.

INTRUDED

INTRUDED In *trud "ed, p. a. (Geol.)

Defn: Same as Intrusive.

INTRUDER

INTRUDER In *trud "er, n.

Defn: One who intrudes; one who thrusts himself in, or enters without right, or without leave or welcome; a trespasser. They were all strangers and intruders. Locke.

INTRUDRESS

INTRUDRESS In *trud "ress, n.

Defn: A female intruder.

INTRUNK

INTRUNK In *trunk ", v. t.

Defn: To inclose as in a trunk; to incase. [R.] Ford.

INTRUSION

In *tru "sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. intrusion. See Intrude. ]

1. The act of intruding, or of forcing in; especially, the forcing (one's self ) into a place without right or welcome; encroachment. Why this intrusion Were not my orders that I should be private Addison.

2. (Geol.)

Defn: The penetrating of one rock, while in a plastic or metal state, into the cavities of another.

3. (Law )

Defn: The entry of a stranger, after a particular estate or freehold is determined, before the person who holds in remainder or reversion has taken possession.

4. (Scotch Ch. )

Defn: The settlement of a minister over 3 congregation without their consent.

INTRUSIONAL

INTRUSIONAL In *tru "sion *al, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to intrusion.

INTRUSIONIST

INTRUSIONIST In *tru "sion *ist, n.

Defn: One who intrudes; especially, one who favors the appointment of a clergyman to a parish, by a patron, against the wishes of the parishioners.

INTRUSIVE

INTRUSIVE In *tru "sive, a.

Defn: Apt to intrude; characterized by intrusion; entering without right or welcome. Intrusive rocks (Geol.), rocks which have been forced, while in a plastic or melted state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks. The term is sometimes used as equivalent to plutonic rocks. It is then contrasted with effusive or volcanic rocks. -- In *tru "sive *ly, adv. -- In *tru "sive *ness, n.

INTRUST

In *trust ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intrusted, p. pr. & vb. n.Intrusting. ]

Defn: To deliver (something ) to another in trust; to deliver to (another ) something in trust; to commit or surrender (something ) to another with a certain confidence regarding his care, use, or disposal of it; as, to intrust a servant with one's money or intrust money or goods to a servant.

Syn. -- To commit; consign; confide. See Commit.

New American Oxford Dictionary

intr.

intr. ▶abbreviation • intransitive. • introduce or introduced or introducing or introduction or introductory.

intra-

intra- |ˈɪntrə | ▶prefix (added to adjectives ) on the inside; within: intramural | intrauterine. ORIGIN from Latin intra ‘inside. ’

intracellular

in tra cel lu lar |ˌintrəˈselyələr ˌɪntrəˈsɛljələr | ▶adjective Biology located or occurring within a cell or cells: an increase in intracellular calcium. DERIVATIVES in tra cel lu lar ly adverb

intracranial

in tra cra ni al |ˌintrəˈkrānēəl ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl | ▶adjective within the skull: intracranial hemorrhage. DERIVATIVES in tra cra ni al ly adverb

intractable

in trac ta ble |inˈtraktəbəl ˈˌɪnˈtræktəbəl | ▶adjective hard to control or deal with: intractable economic problems | intractable pain. • (of a person ) difficult; stubborn. DERIVATIVES in trac ta bil i ty |-ˌtraktəˈbilitē |noun, in trac ta ble ness noun, in trac ta bly |-blē |adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin intractabilis, from in- ‘not ’ + tractabilis (see tractable ).

intraday

in tra day |ˈintrəˌdā ˈɪntrədeɪ | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] Stock Market occurring within one day: the dollar slipped from an intraday high of 104.

intradermal

intradermal |ˌɪntrəˈdəːm (ə )l | ▶adjective situated or applied within the layers of the skin. DERIVATIVES intradermally adverb

intrados

in tra dos |ˈintrəˌdäs, -ˌdōs, inˈtrā -ˈɪntrədɑs | ▶noun ( pl. same or intradoses ) Architecture the lower or inner curve of an arch. Often contrasted with extrados. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French, from intra- ‘on the inside ’ + dos ‘the back ’ (from Latin dorsum ).

intramolecular

in tra mo lec u lar |ˌintrəməˈlekyələr ˌɪntrəməˈlɛkjələr | ▶adjective existing or taking place within a molecule. DERIVATIVES in tra mo lec u lar ly adverb

intramural

in tra mu ral |ˌintrəˈmyo͞orəl ˈˌɪntrəˈmjur (ə )l | ▶adjective situated or done within the walls of a building: both intramural and churchyard graves. • taking place within a single educational institution: recreational intramural games. • forming part of normal university or college studies. • Medicine & Biology situated within the wall of a hollow organ or a cell: an intramural hematoma. • situated or done within a community: an intramural social symbol within the tribe. DERIVATIVES in tra mu ral ly adverb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intra- ‘within ’ + Latin murus ‘wall ’ + -al .

intramuscular

in tra mus cu lar |ˌintrəˈməskyələr ˈˌɪntrəˈməskjələr | ▶adjective situated or taking place within, or administered into, a muscle: an intramuscular injection. DERIVATIVES in tra mus cu lar ly adverb

intranet

in tra net |ˈintrəˌnet ˈɪntrənet |(also Intranet ) ▶noun Computing a local or restricted communications network, esp. a private network created using World Wide Web software.

intransigent

in tran si gent |inˈtransijənt, -zi- ɪnˈtrænzəʤənt | ▶adjective unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. ▶noun an intransigent person. DERIVATIVES in tran si gence noun, in tran si gen cy noun, in tran si gent ly adverb ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from French intransigeant, from Spanish los intransigentes (a name adopted by the extreme republicans in the Cortes, 1873 –74 ); based on Latin in- ‘not ’ + transigere ‘come to an understanding. ’

intransitive

in tran si tive |inˈtransitiv, -zi- ɪnˈtrænsətɪv | ▶adjective (of a verb or a sense or use of a verb ) not taking a direct object, e.g., look in look at the sky . The opposite of transitive. ▶noun an intransitive verb. DERIVATIVES in tran si tive ly adverb, in tran si tiv i ty |-ˌtransiˈtivitē, -zi- |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from late Latin intransitivus ‘not passing over, ’ from in- ‘not ’ + transitivus (see transitive ).

intrapersonal

intra |per ¦son ¦al ▶adjective taking place or existing within the mind.

intrapreneur

in tra pre neur |ˌintrəprəˈnər, -ˈno͝or ˌɪntrəprəˈnər | ▶noun a manager within a company who promotes innovative product development and marketing. DERIVATIVES in tra pre neu ri al |-ēəl |adjective ORIGIN 1970s (originally US ): from intra- ‘within ’ + a shortened form of entrepreneur .

intraspecific

in tra spe cif ic |ˌintrəspəˈsifik ˈɪntrəspəˌsɪfɪk | ▶adjective Biology produced, occurring, or existing within a species or between individuals of a single species: intraspecific competition.

intrathecal

in tra the cal |ˌintrəˈTHēkəl ˌɪntrəˈθikəl | ▶adjective Medicine occurring within or administered into the spinal theca: intrathecal injection. DERIVATIVES in tra the cal ly adverb

intrauterine

in tra u ter ine |ˌintrəˈyo͞otərin, -rīn ˈˌɪntrəˈjudəraɪn | ▶adjective within the uterus.

intrauterine device

in tra u ter ine de vice |ˈˌɪntrəˈjudəraɪn |(abbr.: IUD ) ▶noun a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova.

intravascular

in tra vas cu lar |ˌintrəˈvaskyələr ˌɪntrəˈvæskjələr | ▶adjective Medicine & Biology situated or occurring within a vessel or vessels of an animal or plant, esp. within a blood vessel or blood vascular system. DERIVATIVES in tra vas cu lar ly adverb

intravenous

in tra ve nous |ˌintrəˈvēnəs ˈˌɪntrəˈvinəs |(abbr.: IV ) ▶adjective existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins: an intravenous drip. DERIVATIVES in tra ve nous ly adverb

intrazonal

in tra zon al |ˌintrəˈzōnl ˌɪntrəˈzoʊnl | ▶adjective Soil Science (of a soil ) having a well-developed structure different from that expected for its climatic and vegetational zone owing to the overriding influence of relief, parent material, or some other local factor.

intrench

in trench |ɪnˈtrɛntʃ | ▶verb variant spelling of entrench.

intrepid

in trep id |inˈtrepid ɪnˈtrɛpəd | ▶adjective fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect ): our intrepid reporter. DERIVATIVES in tre pid i ty |ˌintrəˈpiditē |noun, in trep id ly adverb, in trep id ness noun ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from French intrépide or Latin intrepidus, from in- ‘not ’ + trepidus ‘alarmed. ’

intricacy

in tri ca cy |ˈintrikəsē ˈɪntrəkəsi | ▶noun ( pl. intricacies ) the quality of being intricate: the exquisite intricacy of Indian silverwork. • (intricacies ) details, esp. of an involved or perplexing subject: the intricacies of economic policymaking.

intricate

in tri cate |ˈintrikit ˈɪntrəkət | ▶adjective very complicated or detailed: an intricate network of canals. DERIVATIVES in tri cate ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intricat- ‘entangled, ’ from the verb intricare, from in- ‘into ’ + tricae ‘tricks, perplexities. ’

intrigant

in tri gant |ˈintriˌgənt, aNtrēˈgäN ˈɪntrəɡɑnt |(also intriguant ) ▶noun a person who makes secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone else. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: variant of French intriguant, from intriguer ‘to intrigue. ’

intrigante

in tri gante |ˈintriˌgənt, aNtrēˈgäNt ˈɪntrəɡɑnt | ▶noun a female intrigant. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: variant of French intriguante, from intriguer ‘to intrigue. ’

intrigue

in trigue ▶verb |inˈtrēg ɪnˈtriɡ | ( intrigues, intriguing , intrigued ) 1 [ with obj. ] arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate: I was intrigued by your question. 2 [ no obj. ] make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone: the delegates were intriguing for their own gains. ▶noun |ˈinˌtrēg ˈɪnˌtriɡ ənˈtriɡ | 1 the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone: the cabinet was a nest of intrigue | the intrigues of local government officials. • a secret love affair. 2 a mysterious or fascinating quality: within the region's borders is a wealth of interest and intrigue. DERIVATIVES in tri guer noun ORIGIN early 17th cent. (in the sense ‘deceive, cheat ’): from French intrigue ‘plot, ’ intriguer ‘to tangle, to plot, ’ via Italian from Latin intricare (see intricate ). Sense 1 of the verb, which was influenced by a later French sense ‘to puzzle, make curious, ’ arose in the late 19th cent.

intriguing

in trigu ing |inˈtrēgiNG ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ | ▶adjective arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating: an intriguing story. it's an intriguing possibility. the food is an intriguing combination of German and French. DERIVATIVES in tri guing ly adverb the album is intriguingly titled “The Revenge of the Goldfish. ”

intrinsic

in trin sic |inˈtrinzik, -sik ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk | ▶adjective belonging naturally; essential: access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life. • (of a muscle ) contained wholly within the organ on which it acts. DERIVATIVES in trin si cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in the general sense ‘interior, inner ’): from French intrinsèque, from late Latin intrinsecus, from the earlier adverb intrinsecus ‘inwardly, inward. ’

intrinsic factor

in trin sic fac tor ▶noun Biochemistry a substance secreted by the stomach that enables the body to absorb vitamin B 12. It is a glycoprotein.

intro

in tro |ˈintrō ˈɪntroʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intros ) informal an introduction. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: abbreviation.

intro.

intro. ▶abbreviation introduce or introduced or introducing or introduction or introductory.

intro-

intro- ▶prefix into; inward: introgression | introvert. ORIGIN from Latin intro ‘to the inside. ’

introduce

in tro duce |ˌintrəˈd (y )o͞os ˌɪntrəˈduːs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 bring (something, esp. a product, measure, or concept ) into use or operation for the first time: various new taxes were introduced | measures were introduced to help families with children. • (introduce something to ) bring a subject to the attention of (someone ) for the first time: the program is a bid to introduce opera to the masses. • present (a new piece of legislation ) for debate in a legislative assembly. • bring (a new plant, animal, or disease ) to a place and establish it there: a cold-resistant strain of sugar cane was introduced to Louisiana. 2 make (someone ) known by name to another in person, esp. formally: I hope to introduce Jenny to them very soon. 3 insert or bring into something: a device that introduces chlorine into the pool automatically. 4 occur at the start of; open: a longer, more lyrical opening that introduces her first solo. • (of a person ) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio program, book, etc. ). DERIVATIVES in tro duc er noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person ) into a place or group ’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ducere ‘to lead. ’

introduction

in tro duc tion |ˌintrəˈdəkSHən ˌɪntrəˈdəkʃən | ▶noun 1 the action of introducing something: issues arising from the introduction of new technology | the introduction of muskrats into central Europe. • a thing newly brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time: these grains are valuable introductions from Sweden. 2 (often introductions ) a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions | a letter of introduction. 3 a thing preliminary to something else, esp. an explanatory section at the beginning of a book, report, or speech: your talk will need an introduction that states clearly what you are talking about and why. • a preliminary section in a piece of music, often thematically different from the main section. • a book or course of study intended to introduce a subject to a person: it is a simple introduction to Euclidean geometry. • [ in sing. ] a person's first experience of a subject or thing: my introduction to drama was through an amateur dramatic society. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin introductio (n- ), from the verb introducere (see introduce ).

introductory

in tro duc to ry |ˌintrəˈdəktərē ˈˌɪntrəˈdəkt (ə )ri | ▶adjective serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary: an introductory course in Russian. • intended to persuade someone to purchase something for the first time: we are making a special introductory offer of a reduced subscription. ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun denoting an introductory text ): from late Latin introductorius, from Latin introducere (see introduce ).

introgression

in tro gres sion |ˌintrəˈgreSHən ˌɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən | ▶noun Biology the transfer of genetic information from one species to another as a result of hybridization between them and repeated backcrossing. DERIVATIVES in tro gres sive |-ˈgresiv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin introgredi ‘step in, ’ from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk, ’ on the pattern of egression, ingression .

introit

in tro it |ˈinˌtrō -it, -ˌtroit ˈɪntrɔɪt | ▶noun a psalm or antiphon sung or said while the priest approaches the altar for the Eucharist. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting an entrance or the action of going in ): via Old French from Latin introitus, from introire ‘enter, ’ from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ire ‘go. ’

introjection

in tro jec tion |ˌintrəˈjekSHən ˌɪntrəˈʤɛkʃən | ▶noun Psychoanalysis the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others. DERIVATIVES in tro ject |-ˈjekt |verb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intro- ‘into, ’ on the pattern of projection .

intromission

in tro mis sion |ˌintrəˈmiSHən ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən | ▶noun the action or process of inserting the penis into the vagina in sexual intercourse.

intromittent organ

in tro mit tent or gan |ˌintrəˈmitnt ˌɪntrəˌmɪtnt ˈɔrɡən | ▶noun Zoology the male copulatory organ of an animal. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: intromittent from Latin intromittent- ‘introducing, ’ from the verb intromittere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + mittere ‘send. ’

intron

in tron |ˈinˌträn ˈɪnˌtrɑn | ▶noun Biochemistry a segment of a DNA or RNA molecule that does not code for proteins and interrupts the sequence of genes. Compare with exon. DERIVATIVES in tron ic |inˈtränik |adjective ORIGIN 1970s: from intra- ‘within ’ + -genic + -on .

introrse

in trorse |ˈinˌtrôrs ˈɪntrɔərs | ▶adjective Botany & Zoology turned inward. The opposite of extrorse. • (of anthers ) releasing their pollen toward the center of the flower. DERIVATIVES in trorse ly adverb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin introrsus, from introversus ‘turned inward. ’

introscan

in tro scan |ˈintrōˌskan ˈɪntrəskæn | ▶noun a facility on some CD players that allows the first few seconds of each track to be played in turn in order to identify the required track.

introspect

in tro spect |ˌintrəˈspekt ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] examine one's own thoughts or feelings: what they don't do is introspect much about the reasons for their plight. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin introspect- ‘looked into, ’ from the verb introspicere, or from introspectare ‘keep looking into. ’

introspection

in tro spec tion |ˌintrəˈspekSHən ˈˌɪntrəˈˌspɛkʃən | ▶noun the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes: quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.

introspective

introvert

in tro vert |ˈintrəˌvərt ˈɪntrəˌvərt | ▶noun a shy, reticent, and typically self-centered person. • Psychology a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Compare with extrovert. ▶adjective another term for introverted. DERIVATIVES in tro ver sion |-ˌvərZHən |noun, in tro ver sive |-ˌvərsiv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (as a verb in the general sense ‘turn one's thoughts inward [in spiritual contemplation ]’): from modern Latin introvertere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + vertere ‘to turn. ’ Its use as a term in psychology dates from the early 20th cent.

introverted

in tro vert ed |ˈintrəˌvərtid ˈɪntrəˌvərdəd | ▶adjective 1 of, denoting, or typical of an introvert. • (of a community, company, or other group ) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial. 2 Anatomy & Zoology (of an organ or other body part ) turned or pushed inward on itself.

intrude

in trude |inˈtro͞od ɪnˈtrud | ▶verb 1 [ no obj. ] put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited: he had no right to intrude into their lives | she felt awkward at intruding on private grief. • enter with disruptive or adverse effect: politics quickly intrude into the booklet. • [ with obj. ] introduce into a situation with disruptive or adverse effect: to intrude political criteria into military decisions risks reducing efficiency. 2 [ with obj. ] Geology (of igneous rock ) be forced or thrust into (a preexisting formation ): the granite may have intruded these rock layers. • (usu. be intruded ) force or thrust (igneous rock ) into a preexisting formation. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘usurp an office or right ’; originally as entrude ): from Latin intrudere, from in- ‘into ’ + trudere ‘to thrust. ’

intruder

in trud er |inˈtro͞odər ɪnˈtrudər | ▶noun a person who intrudes, esp. into a building with criminal intent.

intrusion

in tru sion |inˈtro͞oZHən ɪnˈtruʒən | ▶noun 1 the action of intruding: he was furious about this intrusion into his private life | unacceptable intrusions of privacy. • a thing that intrudes: they oppose the excavations as an intrusion on their heritage. 2 Geology the action or process of forcing a body of igneous rock between or through existing formations, without reaching the surface. • a body of igneous rock that has intruded the surrounding strata. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘invasion, usurpation ’): from medieval Latin intrusio (n- ), from Latin intrudere ‘thrust in ’ (see intrude ).

intrusive

in tru sive |inˈtro͞osiv ɪnˈtrusɪv | ▶adjective 1 causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited: that was an intrusive question | tourist attractions that are environmentally intrusive. 2 Phonetics (of a sound ) pronounced between words or syllables to facilitate pronunciation, such as an r in saw a movie, which occurs in the speech of some eastern New Englanders and metropolitan New Yorkers. 3 Geology of, relating to, or formed by intrusion. DERIVATIVES in tru sive ly adverb, in tru sive ness noun

intrust

in trust |inˈtrəst ɪnˈtrəst | ▶verb archaic spelling of entrust.

Oxford Dictionary

intr.

intr. ▶abbreviation • intransitive. • introduce or introduced or introducing or introduction or introductory.

intra-

intra- |ˈɪntrə | ▶prefix (added to adjectives ) on the inside; within: intramural | intrauterine. ORIGIN from Latin intra ‘inside ’.

intracellular

intra |cel ¦lu ¦lar |ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə | ▶adjective Biology located or occurring within a cell or cells: intracellular calcium. DERIVATIVES intracellularly adverb

intracranial

intra |cra ¦nial |ˌɪntrəˈkreɪnɪəl | ▶adjective within the skull: intracranial haemorrhage. DERIVATIVES intracranially adverb

intractable

intractable |ɪnˈtraktəb (ə )l | ▶adjective hard to control or deal with: intractable economic problems. • (of a person ) difficult or stubborn. DERIVATIVES intractability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun, intractableness noun, intractably adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin intractabilis, from in- ‘not ’ + tractabilis (see tractable ).

intraday

intra |day |ˌɪntrəˈdeɪ | ▶adjective Stock Exchange, N. Amer. occurring within one day: the dollar slipped from an intraday high of 104.

intradermal

intradermal |ˌɪntrəˈdəːm (ə )l | ▶adjective situated or applied within the layers of the skin. DERIVATIVES intradermally adverb

intrados

intrados |ɪnˈtreɪdɒs | ▶noun Architecture the lower or inner curve of an arch. Often contrasted with extrados. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French, from intra- ‘on the inside ’ + dos ‘the back ’ (from Latin dorsum ).

intramolecular

intra |mo ¦lecu ¦lar |ˌɪntrəməˈlɛkjʊlə | ▶adjective existing or taking place within a molecule. DERIVATIVES intramolecularly adverb

intramural

intramural |ˌɪntrəˈmjʊər (ə )l | ▶adjective 1 situated or done within the walls of a building: both intramural and churchyard graves. 2 chiefly N. Amer. taking place within a single educational institution: recreational intramural games. • forming part of normal university or college studies. • situated or done within a community: an intramural social symbol within the tribe. 3 Medicine & Biology situated within the wall of a hollow organ or a cell: an intramural haematoma. DERIVATIVES intramurally adverb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intra- ‘within ’ + Latin murus ‘wall ’ + -al .

intramuscular

intra |mus ¦cu ¦lar |ˌɪntrəˈmʌskjʊlə | ▶adjective situated or taking place within, or administered into, a muscle: an intramuscular injection. DERIVATIVES intramuscularly adverb

intranet

intranet |ˈɪntrənɛt | ▶noun Computing a local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software.

intransigent

intransigent |ɪnˈtransɪdʒ (ə )nt, -ˈtrɑː -, -nz- | ▶adjective unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. ▶noun an intransigent person. DERIVATIVES intransigence |-dʒ (ə )ns |noun, intransigency |-dʒ (ə )nsi |noun, intransigently adverb ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from French intransigeant, from Spanish los intransigentes (a name adopted by the extreme republicans in the Cortes, 1873 –4 ); based on Latin in- ‘not ’ + transigere ‘come to an understanding ’.

intransitive

intransitive |ɪnˈtransɪtɪv, -ˈtrɑː -, -nz- | ▶adjective (of a verb or a sense or use of a verb ) not taking a direct object, e.g. look in look at the sky . The opposite of transitive. DERIVATIVES intransitively adverb, intransitivity |-ˈtɪvɪti |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from late Latin intransitivus ‘not passing over ’, from in- ‘not ’ + transitivus (see transitive ).

intrapersonal

intra |per ¦son ¦al ▶adjective taking place or existing within the mind.

intrapreneur

intrapreneur |ˌɪntrəprəˈnəː | ▶noun a manager within a company who promotes innovative product development and marketing. ORIGIN 1970s (originally US ): from intra- ‘within ’ + a shortened form of entrepreneur .

intraspecific

intra |spe ¦cif ¦ic |ˌɪntrəspəˈsɪfɪk | ▶adjective Biology produced, occurring, or existing within a species or between individuals of a single species: intraspecific competition.

intrathecal

intrathecal |ˌɪntrəˈθiːk (ə )l | ▶adjective Medicine occurring within or administered into the spinal theca: intrathecal injection. DERIVATIVES intrathecally adverb

intrauterine

intrauterine |ˌɪntrəˈjuːtərʌɪn, -rɪn | ▶adjective within the uterus.

intrauterine device

intrauterine device (abbrev.: IUD ) ▶noun a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova.

intravascular

intravascular |ˌɪntrəˈvaskjʊlə | ▶adjective Medicine & Biology situated or occurring within a vessel or vessels of an animal or plant, especially within a blood vessel or blood vascular system. DERIVATIVES intravascularly adverb

intravenous

intravenous |ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs |(abbrev.: IV ) ▶adjective existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins: an intravenous drip. DERIVATIVES intravenously adverb

intrazonal

intra |zonal |ɪntrəˈzəʊn (ə )l | ▶adjective Soil Science (of a soil ) having a well-developed structure different from that expected for its climatic and vegetational zone owing to the overriding influence of relief, parent material, or some other local factor.

intrepid

in |trepid |ɪnˈtrɛpɪd | ▶adjective fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect ): our intrepid reporter. DERIVATIVES intrepidity |-trɪˈpɪdɪti |noun, intrepidly adverb ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from French intrépide or Latin intrepidus, from in- ‘not ’ + trepidus ‘alarmed ’.

intricacy

intricacy |ˈɪntrɪkəsi | ▶noun ( pl. intricacies ) [ mass noun ] the quality of being intricate: the intricacy of the procedure. • (intricacies ) details, especially of an involved or perplexing subject: the intricacies of economic policy-making.

intricate

in ¦tri |cate |ˈɪntrɪkət | ▶adjective very complicated or detailed: an intricate network of canals. DERIVATIVES intricately adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin intricat- ‘entangled ’, from the verb intricare, from in- ‘into ’ + tricae ‘tricks, perplexities ’.

intrigant

intrigant |ˈɪntrɪg (ə )nt | ▶noun a person who makes secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone else. ORIGIN late 18th cent.: variant of French intriguant, from intriguer ‘to intrigue ’.

intrigante

in tri gante |ˈintriˌgənt, aNtrēˈgäNt ˈɪntrəɡɑnt | ▶noun a female intrigant. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: variant of French intriguante, from intriguer ‘to intrigue. ’

intrigue

in |trigue ▶verb |ɪnˈtriːg | ( intrigues, intriguing, intrigued ) 1 [ with obj. ] arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate: I was intrigued by your question. 2 [ no obj. ] make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone: Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles. ▶noun |ɪnˈtriːg, ˈɪn - | [ mass noun ] 1 the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental: the cabinet was a nest of intrigue. • [ count noun ] a secret love affair. 2 a mysterious or fascinating quality: within the region's borders is a wealth of interest and intrigue. DERIVATIVES intriguer noun ORIGIN early 17th cent. (in the sense ‘deceive, cheat ’): from French intrigue ‘plot ’, intriguer ‘to tangle, to plot ’, via Italian from Latin intricare (see intricate ). Sense 1 of the verb, which was influenced by a later French sense ‘to puzzle, make curious ’, arose in the late 19th cent.

intriguing

in |tri ¦guing |ˈɪntriːgɪŋ, ɪnˈtriːgɪŋ | ▶adjective arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating: an intriguing story. it's an intriguing possibility. the food is an intriguing combination of German and French. DERIVATIVES intriguingly adverb [ sentence adverb ] : intriguingly, he agreed on one condition

intrinsic

intrinsic |ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk | ▶adjective belonging naturally; essential: access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life. DERIVATIVES intrinsically adverb ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in the general sense ‘interior, inner ’): from French intrinsèque, from late Latin intrinsecus, from the earlier adverb intrinsecus ‘inwardly, inwards ’.

intrinsic factor

in |trin ¦sic fac ¦tor ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a substance secreted by the stomach which enables the body to absorb vitamin B 12. It is a glycoprotein.

intro

intro |ˈɪntrəʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intros ) informal an introduction. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: abbreviation.

intro-

intro- |ˈɪntrəʊ | ▶prefix into; inwards: introgression | introvert. ORIGIN from Latin intro ‘to the inside ’.

introduce

intro |duce |ɪntrəˈdjuːs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept ) into use or operation for the first time: various new taxes were introduced | measures were introduced to help families with children. • bring (a plant, animal, or disease ) to a place for the first time: horses and sheep introduced to the island did not survive. • (introduce something to ) bring a subject to the attention of (someone ) for the first time: the programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses. • present (a new piece of legislation ) for debate in a legislative assembly: bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament. 2 make (someone ) known by name to another in person, especially formally: I must introduce you to my wife | he introduced himself as Detective Sergeant Fraser. 3 insert or bring into something: a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically. 4 occur at the start of; open: a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song. • (of a person ) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, book, etc. ). DERIVATIVES introducer noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person ) into a place or group ’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ducere ‘to lead ’.

introduction

intro |duc ¦tion |ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] the action of introducing something: issues arising from the introduction of new technology | the introduction of muskrats into central Europe. • [ count noun ] a thing newly brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time: despite the new introductions, many of the older species remain firm favourites. 2 a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions | [ mass noun ] : a letter of introduction. 3 a thing preliminary to something else, especially an explanatory section at the beginning of a book, report, or speech. • a preliminary section in a piece of music, often thematically different from the main section. • a book or course of study intended to introduce a subject to a person: a good general introduction to the subject is A Social History of England . • [ in sing. ] a person's first experience of a subject or thing: my introduction to drama was through an amateur dramatic society. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin introductio (n- ), from the verb introducere (see introduce ).

introductory

intro |duc ¦tory |ɪntrəˈdʌkt (ə )ri | ▶adjective serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary: a two-day introductory course. • intended to persuade someone to purchase something for the first time: we are making a special introductory offer of a reduced subscription. ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun denoting an introductory text ): from late Latin introductorius, from Latin introducere (see introduce ).

introgression

introgression |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈgrɛʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biology the transfer of genetic information from one species to another as a result of hybridization between them and repeated backcrossing. DERIVATIVES introgressive adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin introgredi ‘step in ’, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk ’, on the pattern of egression, ingression .

introit

introit |ˈɪntrɔɪt, ɪnˈtrəʊɪt | ▶noun a psalm or antiphon sung or said while the priest approaches the altar for the Eucharist. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting an entrance or the action of going in ): via Old French from Latin introitus, from introire ‘enter ’, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ire ‘go ’.

introjection

introjection |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈdʒɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Psychoanalysis the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others. DERIVATIVES introject verb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intro- ‘into ’, on the pattern of projection .

intromission

intro |mis ¦sion |ɪntrə (ʊ )ˈmɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun the action or process of inserting the penis into the vagina in sexual intercourse.

intromittent organ

intromittent organ |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈmɪt (ə )nt | ▶noun Zoology the male copulatory organ of an animal. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: intromittent from Latin intromittent- ‘introducing ’, from the verb intromittere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + mittere ‘send ’.

intron

intron |ˈɪntrɒn | ▶noun Biochemistry a segment of a DNA or RNA molecule which does not code for proteins and interrupts the sequence of genes. Compare with exon 1. DERIVATIVES intronic adjective ORIGIN 1970s: from intra- ‘within ’ + -on .

introrse

introrse |ɪnˈtrɔːs | ▶adjective Botany & Zoology turned inwards. The opposite of extrorse. • (of anthers ) releasing their pollen towards the centre of the flower. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin introrsus, from introversus ‘turned inwards ’.

introscan

in tro scan |ˈintrōˌskan ˈɪntrəskæn | ▶noun a facility on some CD players that allows the first few seconds of each track to be played in turn in order to identify the required track.

introspect

introspect |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] examine one's own thoughts or feelings: what they don't do is introspect much about the reasons for their plight. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin introspect- ‘looked into ’, from the verb introspicere, or from introspectare ‘keep looking into ’.

introspection

intro |spec ¦tion |ɪntrə (ʊ )ˈspɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes: quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.

introspective

intro |spect |ive |ɪntrəˈspɛktɪv | ▶adjective characterized by or given to introspection: he grew withdrawn and introspective. DERIVATIVES introspectively adverb, introspectiveness noun

introvert

intro |vert ▶noun |ˈɪntrəvəːt |a shy, reticent person. • Psychology a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Compare with extrovert. ▶adjective |ˈɪntrəvəːt | another term for introverted. DERIVATIVES introversion |-ˈvəːʃ (ə )n |noun, introversive |-ˈvəːsɪv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (as a verb in the general sense ‘turn one's thoughts inwards (in spiritual contemplation ’)): from modern Latin introvertere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + vertere ‘to turn ’. Its use as a term in psychology dates from the early 20th cent.

introverted

intro |vert ¦ed |ˈɪntrə (ʊ )vəːtɪd | ▶adjective 1 of, denoting, or typical of an introvert. • (of a community, company, or other group ) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial. 2 Anatomy & Zoology (of an organ or other body part ) turned or pushed inward on itself.

intrude

in |trude |ɪnˈtruːd | ▶verb 1 [ no obj. ] put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited: he had no right to intrude into their lives | she felt awkward at intruding on private grief. • enter with disruptive or adverse effect: the noise began to intrude into her thoughts. • [ with obj. ] introduce (something ) into a situation with disruptive or adverse effect: to intrude political criteria into military decisions risks reducing efficiency. 2 [ with obj. ] Geology (of igneous rock ) be forced or thrust into (an existing formation ): the granite may have intruded these rock layers. • force or thrust (igneous rock ) into an existing formation. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘usurp an office or right ’; originally as entrude ): from Latin intrudere, from in- ‘into ’ + trudere ‘to thrust ’.

intruder

in |truder |ɪnˈtruːdə | ▶noun a person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent.

intrusion

in ¦tru |sion |ɪnˈtruːʒ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 the action of intruding: he was furious about this intrusion into his private life | [ count noun ] : unacceptable intrusions of privacy. • [ count noun ] a thing that intrudes: villagers say the noise is an intrusion on their lives. 2 Geology the action or process of forcing a body of igneous rock between or through existing formations, without reaching the surface. • [ count noun ] a body of igneous rock which has intruded the surrounding strata. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘invasion, usurpation ’): from medieval Latin intrusio (n- ), from Latin intrudere ‘thrust in ’ (see intrude ).

intrusive

in ¦tru |sive |ɪnˈtruːsɪv | ▶adjective 1 causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited: that was an intrusive question | tourist attractions that are environmentally intrusive. 2 Phonetics (of a sound ) pronounced between words or syllables to facilitate pronunciation, such as an r in saw a film . 3 Geology relating to or formed by intrusion. DERIVATIVES intrusively adverb, intrusiveness noun

intrust

in |trust ▶verb archaic spelling of entrust.

American Oxford Thesaurus

intractable

intractable adjective 1 intractable problems: unmanageable, uncontrollable, difficult, awkward, troublesome, demanding, burdensome. ANTONYMS manageable. 2 an intractable man: stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, inflexible, headstrong, willful, unbending, unyielding, uncompromising, unaccommodating, uncooperative, difficult, awkward, perverse, contrary, pigheaded, stiff-necked. ANTONYMS compliant. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See stubborn . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

intransigent

intransigent adjective the regime remained intransigent in its opposition to wider participation in the political process: uncompromising, inflexible, unbending, unyielding, diehard, unshakable, unwavering, resolute, rigid, unaccommodating, uncooperative, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, pigheaded, single-minded, iron-willed, stiff-necked. ANTONYMS compliant.

intrepid

intrepid adjective our intrepid leader inspired us to forge ahead: fearless, unafraid, undaunted, unflinching, unshrinking, bold, daring, gallant, audacious, adventurous, heroic, dynamic, spirited, indomitable; brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, stouthearted, stalwart, plucky, doughty; informal gutsy, spunky, ballsy. ANTONYMS timid. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See bold . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

intricate

intricate adjective intricate designs etched into the glass | an intricate plot: complex, complicated, convoluted, tangled, entangled, twisted; elaborate, ornate, detailed, baroque, delicate; involuted; bewildering, confusing, perplexing, labyrinthine, Byzantine; informal fiddly. WORD TOOLKIT

intricate	complex	convoluted
design	system	logic
pattern	issue	argument
detail	structure	story
web	interaction	explanation
network	relationship	plot
carving	trait	reasoning
embroidery	mixture	scheme
melody	organism	thinking

Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.

intrigue

intrigue verb her answer intrigued him: interest, be of interest to, fascinate, arouse someone's curiosity, arouse someone's interest, pique someone's curiosity, pique someone's interest, attract. ▶noun 1 political intrigue: secret plan, plotting, plot, conspiracy, collusion, conniving, scheme, scheming, stratagem, machination, trickery, double-dealing, underhandedness, subterfuge; informal dirty tricks. 2 Rick's intrigue with his brother's wife caused the family immeasurable grief: (love ) affair, affair of the heart, liaison, amour, fling, flirtation, dalliance, tryst; adultery, infidelity, unfaithfulness, indiscretion; informal fooling around, playing around, hanky-panky. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See plot . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

intriguing

intriguing adjective intriguing stories: interesting, fascinating, absorbing, compelling, gripping, riveting, captivating, engaging, enthralling, enchanting, attractive, appealing.

intrinsic

intrinsic adjective an intrinsic eye for fashion: inherent, innate, inborn, inbred, congenital, connate, natural; deep-rooted, deep-seated, indelible, ineradicable, ingrained; integral, basic, fundamental, essential; built-in.

introduce

introduce verb 1 she has introduced a new system: institute, initiate, launch, inaugurate, establish, found; bring in, usher in, set in motion, start, begin, commence, get going, get underway, originate, pioneer, kick off. 2 she introduced new legislation: propose, put forward, suggest, bring to the table, submit; set forth, raise, broach, bring up, mention, air, float; informal run something up the flagpole. 3 she introduced Lindsey to the young man: present (formally ), make known, acquaint with. 4 brewers are introducing nitrogen into canned beer: insert, inject, put, force, shoot, feed. 5 she introduced a note of severity into her voice: instill, infuse, inject, add, insert. 6 Clayton introduces the program each week: announce, present, give an introduction to; start off, begin, open.

introduction

introduction noun 1 the introduction of democratic reforms: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation; start, commencement, debut, inception, origination. ANTONYMS abolition. 2 an introduction to the king: (formal ) presentation to; meeting with, audience with. 3 the book's introduction: foreword, preface, preamble, prologue, prelude; opening (statement ), beginning; informal intro, lead-in, prelims; formal proem, prolegomenon. ANTONYMS afterword. 4 an introduction to hothouse gardening: a primer of, a basic explanation of, a brief account of; the basics of, the rudiments of, the fundamentals of. 5 freshmen would soon experience the traditional introduction to school life: initiation into, induction into, inauguration into, baptism into.

introductory

introductory adjective 1 the introductory chapter: opening, initial, starting, initiatory, first; prefatory, preliminary, leadoff. ANTONYMS final. 2 an introductory course: elementary, basic, rudimentary, primary; initiatory, preparatory, entry-level, survey; informal 101. ANTONYMS advanced.

introspection

introspection noun the First Lady's book is heavy on photos and light on introspection: self-analysis, self-examination, soul-searching, introversion, self-observation; contemplation, meditation, thoughtfulness, thought, pensiveness, reflection, rumination; informal navel-gazing; formal cogitation.

introspective

introspective adjective an introspective poet: inward-looking, self-analyzing, introverted, introvert, brooding; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, meditative, reflective; informal navel-gazing.

introverted

introverted adjective his introverted parents were uncomfortable with the rowdy friends he brought home from college: shy, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, retiring, quiet; introspective, introvert, inward-looking, self-absorbed; pensive, contemplative, thoughtful, meditative, reflective. ANTONYMS extroverted.

intrude

intrude verb there will never be a consensus on just how entitled the press is to intrude on the lives of celebs: encroach on, impinge on, interfere in, trespass on /upon, infringe on, obtrude on /into, invade, violate, disturb, disrupt, interrupt; meddle in, barge in on; informal horn in on, muscle in on, poke one's nose into.

intruder

intruder noun the intruder turned out to be a raccoon in the garage: trespasser, interloper, invader, infiltrator; burglar, housebreaker, thief, prowler.

intrusion

intrusion noun victims of illegal computer intrusion: encroachment, invasion, incursion, intervention, infringement, impingement; disturbance, disruption, interruption.

intrusive

intrusive adjective an intrusive journalist: intruding, invasive, obtrusive, unwelcome, pushy; meddlesome, prying, impertinent, interfering; informal nosy, snoopy.

Oxford Thesaurus

intractable

intractable adjective 1 their problems have become more acute and intractable: unmanageable, uncontrollable, ungovernable, out of control, out of hand, impossible to cope with; difficult, awkward, complex, troublesome, demanding, burdensome. ANTONYMS manageable. 2 there was no budging this intractable man: stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, inflexible, unadaptable, unmalleable, unbending, unyielding, uncompromising, unaccommodating, uncooperative, difficult, awkward, perverse, contrary, disobedient, indomitable, refractory, recalcitrant, pig-headed, bull-headed, wilful; N. Amer. rock-ribbed; informal stiff-necked; Brit. informal bloody-minded; N. Amer. informal balky. ANTONYMS compliant; obedient.

intransigent

intransigent adjective his intransigent attitude led to the quarrels with his friends: uncompromising, inflexible, unbending, unyielding, unshakeable, unwavering, resolute, unpersuadable, unmalleable, unaccommodating, uncooperative, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, pig-headed, bull-headed, single-minded, iron-willed, hard-line, hard and fast, diehard, immovable, unrelenting, inexorable, inveterate, rigid, tough, firm, determined, adamant, tenacious; informal stiff-necked; Brit. informal bloody-minded; N. Amer. informal balky; rare indurate. ANTONYMS compliant; flexible.

intrench

intrench verb See entrench.

intrenched

intrenched adjective See entrenched.

intrepid

intrepid adjective the intrepid band braved a precipitous mountain track: fearless, unafraid, undaunted, dauntless, undismayed, unalarmed, unflinching, unshrinking, unblenching, unabashed, bold, daring, audacious, adventurous, dashing, heroic, dynamic, spirited, mettlesome, confident, indomitable; brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, stout-hearted, lionhearted, stalwart, plucky; informal gutsy, spunky, game, ballsy, go-ahead, have-a-go; archaic doughty; rare venturous. ANTONYMS fearful; cowardly.

intricate

intricate adjective intricate Arabic patterns | the intricate relationships between plants and animals: complex, complicated, convoluted, tangled, entangled, ravelled, twisted, knotty, maze-like, labyrinthine, winding, serpentine, circuitous, sinuous; elaborate, ornate, detailed; Byzantine, Daedalian, Gordian, involved, mixed up, difficult, hard; informal fiddly; rare involute, involuted. ANTONYMS simple, straightforward. WORD TOOLKIT

intricate	complex	convoluted
design	system	logic
pattern	issue	argument
detail	structure	story
web	interaction	explanation
network	relationship	plot
carving	trait	reasoning
embroidery	mixture	scheme
melody	organism	thinking

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intrigue

intrigue verb |(stress on the second syllable ) | 1 other people's houses always intrigued her: interest, be of interest to, fascinate, be a source of fascination to, arouse someone's curiosity, engage someone's attention, attract, draw, lure, tempt, tantalize; rivet, absorb, engross, charm, captivate; divert, titillate. ANTONYMS bore. 2 the ministers were intriguing for their own gains: plot, hatch a plot, conspire, take part in a conspiracy, make secret plans, lay plans, scheme, manoeuvre, connive, collude, work hand in glove; rare complot, cabal, machinate. ▶noun |(stress on the first syllable ) | 1 the intrigue that accompanied the selection of a new leader | they implicated him in a nasty intrigue: plotting, planning, conspiracy, collusion, conniving, scheming, machination, trickery, sharp practice, double-dealing, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, deviousness, subterfuge; plot, scheme, stratagem, ruse, wile, artifice, manoeuvre; informal dirty tricks; rare complot, cabal, covin. 2 the king's intrigues with his nobles' wives: secret love affair, affair, affair of the heart, liaison, amour, amorous entanglement, romantic entanglement, fling, flirtation, dalliance; adultery, infidelity, unfaithfulness; informal fooling around, playing around, playing away, hanky-panky; Brit. informal carryings-on, carry-on, bit on the side.

intriguer

intriguer noun he was revealed to be a political intriguer: conspirator, co-conspirator, conspirer, plotter, schemer, colluder, collaborator, conniver; manipulator, exploiter; rare machinator, Machiavelli, Machiavellian, cabalist, intrigant (e ).

intriguing

intriguing adjective a wealth of intriguing stories appear in this book: interesting, fascinating, absorbing, compelling, gripping, riveting, captivating, engaging, enthralling, diverting, titillating, tantalizing; stimulating, thought-provoking.

intrinsic

intrinsic adjective pride was an intrinsic component of his personal make-up: inherent, innate, inborn, inbred, congenital, natural, native, constitutional, built-in, ingrained, deep-rooted, inseparable, permanent, indelible, ineradicable, ineffaceable; integral, basic, fundamental, underlying, constitutive, elemental, essential, vital, necessary; rare connate, connatural. ANTONYMS extrinsic; acquired. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD intrinsic, inherent, essential, innate See inherent . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

introduce

introduce verb 1 he has tried to introduce a new system of joint consultation: institute, initiate, launch, inaugurate, establish, found, instigate, put in place; bring in, bring into being, usher in, set in motion, start, begin, commence, get going, get under way, phase in; organize, develop, originate, pioneer, take the lead in; informal kick off. ANTONYMS abolish. 2 you can introduce new ideas: propose, put forward, suggest, submit, advance, table, move; raise, broach, bring up, set forth, moot, mention, open, air, ventilate, float. 3 she introduced Lindsey to the young man: present, present formally, make known; acquaint with, make acquainted with, bring into contact with. 4 a device used to introduce nitrogen into canned beer: insert, inject, put, place, push, force, drive, shoot, feed. ANTONYMS remove. 5 she tried to introduce a note of severity into her voice: instil, infuse, inject, add, insert, bring; interpose. 6 the same presenter introduces the programme each week: announce, present, give an introduction to; preface, precede, lead into, commence, start off, begin, open, launch.

introduction

introduction noun 1 the introduction of democratic reforms: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation, instigation; start, commencement, inception; development, origination, pioneering. ANTONYMS abolition. 2 he wished for an introduction to the king: presentation, formal presentation; meeting, audience, interview, encounter. 3 he wrote an introduction to the catalogue: foreword, preface, preamble, prologue, prelude, front matter, lead-in; opening, beginning, start, opening statement; informal intro, prelims, curtain-raiser; formal prolegomenon, proem, exordium, prolusion. ANTONYMS afterword, appendix. 4 the handbook will include an introduction to the history of the period: basic explanation of, brief account of, description of; the basics, the rudiments, the fundamentals, the groundwork. 5 he had hoped for a gentle introduction to the life of the school: initiation, induction, baptism, inauguration, debut.

introductory

introductory adjective 1 the introductory chapter: opening, initial, starting, commencing, initiatory, first, earliest; prefatory, preliminary, precursory, lead-in; rare prefatorial, precursive, prodromal, prodromic, preambular, preambulatory, preludial, prelusive, prelusory, exordial, proemial, prolegomenal. ANTONYMS final. 2 a one-day introductory course: elementary, basic, rudimentary, fundamental; initiatory, preparatory, primary; rare rudimental. ANTONYMS advanced.

introspection

introspection noun he wasn't given to introspection: brooding, self-analysis, soul-searching, heart-searching, introversion, self-observation, self-absorption; contemplation, thoughtfulness, pensiveness, thought, thinking, musing, rumination, meditation, pondering, reflection, cogitation; informal navel-gazing.

introspective

introspective adjective a shy and introspective man: inward-looking, self-analysing, self-examining, self-observing, brooding; introverted, introvert, self-contained; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, musing, ruminative, meditative, reflective; informal navel-gazing; rare indrawn. ANTONYMS outward-looking, extrovert.

introverted

introverted adjective an introverted and thoughtful person: shy, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, retiring, quiet, timid, timorous, meek, bashful, unsociable; introspective, introvert, inward-looking, self-contained, self-absorbed, self-interested; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, ruminative, meditative, reflective; rare indrawn. ANTONYMS extroverted.

intrude

intrude verb 1 the press believe they have the right to intrude on people's privacy: encroach, impinge, trespass, infringe, obtrude, thrust oneself in; invade, violate; interfere with, disturb, disrupt; informal horn in, muscle in; archaic entrench. ANTONYMS withdraw. 2 he intruded his own personality into his work: force, push, introduce, obtrude, impose, thrust. ANTONYMS remove.

intruder

intruder noun the intruder had rifled through drawers: trespasser, interloper, invader, prowler, infiltrator, encroacher, violator; burglar, housebreaker, thief, raider, robber, cat burglar.

intrusion

intrusion noun she didn't want his constant intrusion into her life: encroachment on, trespass on, obtrusion into; invasion of, incursion into, violation of, interruption of, intervention in, interference with, disturbance of, disruption of, infringement of, impingement on. ANTONYMS withdrawal.

intrusive

intrusive adjective 1 an intrusive journalist: intruding, invasive, obtrusive, interrupting, trespassing, unwanted, unwelcome; meddlesome, meddling, interfering, busybody; inquisitive, prying, curious; informal pushy, nosy. 2 in those days opinion polls played a much less intrusive role in elections: invasive, impossible to ignore, high-profile, prominent, unavoidable, inescapable, interrupting, disturbing; annoying, irritating, irksome; informal in one's face. ANTONYMS low-key. 3 some parents reacted badly to the intrusive questions: personal, prying, forward, impudent, impertinent, offensive; informal nosy, nosy-parker, snooping, snoopy.

Duden Dictionary

intra-

in t ra- , in tra- Präfix lateinisch intra, eigentlich erstarrter Ablativ eines von inter (inter-, Inter- ) abgeleiteten Adjektiv 1 drückt in Bildungen mit Adjektiven aus, dass die beschriebene Sache innerhalb von etwas liegt, besteht, stattfindet in, innerhalb von etwas befindlich oder vor sich gehend intrakonfessionell, intrakulturell 2 Medizin drückt in Bildungen mit Adjektiven aus, dass die beschriebene Sache in etwas hinein erfolgt in … hinein intramuskulär, -venös

intraabdominal

in t ra ab do mi nal, in tra ab do mi nal Adjektiv Medizin intraabdominell |intraabdomin a l |innerhalb des Bauchraums [gelegen ]

intraabdominell

in t ra ab do mi nell , in tra ab do mi nell Adjektiv Medizin intraabdominal |intraabdomin e ll |innerhalb des Bauchraums [gelegen ]

intraalveolar

in t ra al ve o lar , in tra al ve o lar Adjektiv Medizin |intraalveol a r |innerhalb der Alveolen liegend

Intrabilität

In t ra bi li tät, In tra bi li tät Substantiv, feminin Biologie , die |Intrabilit ä t |die Intrabilität; Genitiv: der Intrabilität lateinisch-neulateinisch Eintritt von Stoffen in das Zellplasma (vgl. Plasma ) durch die äußere Plasmahaut

Intrada

In t ra da , In tra da Substantiv, feminin Musik , die Intrade |Intr a da |die Intrada; Genitiv: der Intrada, Plural: die Intraden spanisch entrada, eigentlich = das Eintreten, zu lateinisch intrare = hineingehen, eintreten festliches, feierliches Eröffnungs - oder Einleitungsstück

Intradayhandel

In t ra day han del , In tra day han del Substantiv, maskulin Börsenwesen , der |…ˈdeɪ …|der Intradayhandel; Genitiv: des Intradayhandels lateinisch-englisch ; deutsch Kauf und Verkauf von Wertpapieren oder Devisen innerhalb eines Börsentages

Intrade

In t ra de , In tra de Substantiv, feminin Musik , die Intrada |Intr a de |spanisch entrada, eigentlich = das Eintreten, zu lateinisch intrare = hineingehen, eintreten festliches, feierliches Eröffnungs - oder Einleitungsstück

intraglutäal

in t ra glu tä al , in tra glu tä al Adjektiv Medizin |intraglutä a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch in den großen Gesäßmuskel erfolgend (z. B. von Injektionen ); innerhalb des großen Gesäßmuskels [gelegen ]

intragruppal

in t ra grup pal , in tra grup pal Adjektiv Soziologie |intragrupp a l |lateinisch ; deutsch-neulateinisch die Beziehungen und Spannungen innerhalb einer sozialen Gruppe betreffend

intraindividuell

in t ra in di vi du ell , in tra in di vi du ell Adjektiv |intraindividu e ll |innerhalb eines Individuums ablaufend

intrakardial

in t ra kar di al , in tra kar di al Adjektiv Medizin |intrakardi a l |innerhalb des Herzens gelegen, unmittelbar ins Herz hinein erfolgend

intrakontinental

in t ra kon ti nen tal , in tra kon ti nen tal Adjektiv Geologie |intrakontinent a l |in einen Kontinent eingesenkt von Einbruchs- und Ingressionsmeeren

intrakraniell

in t ra kra ni ell , in tra kra ni ell Adjektiv Medizin |intrakrani e ll |lateinisch ; griechisch-neulateinisch innerhalb des Schädels lokalisiert z. B. von Tumoren

intrakrustal

in t ra krus tal , in tra krus tal Adjektiv |intrakrust a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch interkrustal

intrakutan

in t ra ku tan , in tra ku tan Adjektiv Medizin |intrakut a n |lateinisch-neulateinisch in der Haut [gelegen ]; in die Haut hinein z. B. von Injektionen

intra legem

in t ra le gem , in tra le gem Rechtswissenschaft |i ntra l e gem |lateinisch innerhalb, im Rahmen des Gesetzes; Gegensatz contra legem

intralingual

in t ra lin gu al , in tra lin gu al Adjektiv |intralingu a l |innersprachlich, innerhalb einer Sprache auftretend; Gegensatz extralingual

Intralogistik

In t ra lo gis tik, In tra lo gis tik Substantiv, feminin Wirtschaft , die |Intralog i stik |die Intralogistik; Genitiv: der Intralogistik, Plural: die Intralogistiken Plural selten betriebsinterne Logistik 3

intralumbal

in t ra lum bal , in tra lum bal Adjektiv Medizin |intralumb a l |im Lendenwirbelkanal [gelegen ], in ihn hinein erfolgend

intramerkuriell

in t ra mer ku ri ell , in tra mer ku ri ell Adjektiv |intramerkuri e ll |lateinisch-neulateinisch innerhalb der vom Planeten Merkur beschriebenen Bahn befindlich

intramolekular

in t ra mo le ku lar , in tra mo le ku lar Adjektiv Chemie |intramolekul a r |sich innerhalb der Moleküle vollziehend

intramontan

in t ra mon tan , in tra mon tan Adjektiv Geologie |intramont a n |im Gebirge eingesenkt von Becken

intramundan

in t ra mun dan , in tra mun dan Adjektiv Philosophie |intramund a n |lateinisch innerhalb dieser Welt, innerweltlich; Gegensatz extramundan

intramural

in t ra mu ral, in tra mu ral Adjektiv Medizin |intramur a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch innerhalb der Wand eines Hohlorgans gelegen

intra muros

in t ra mu ros, in tra mu ros |i ntra m u ros |lateinisch ; »innerhalb der Mauern «nicht öffentlich, geheim

intramuskulär

in t ra mus ku lär, in tra mus ku lär Adjektiv Medizin |intramuskul ä r |a innerhalb des Muskels gelegen Abkürzung: i. m.b in den Muskel hinein erfolgend Abkürzung: i. m. intramuskuläre Injektionen | ein Mittel intramuskulär spritzen

Intranet

In t ra net , In tra net Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I ntranet |das Intranet; Genitiv: des Intranets, Plural: die Intranets englisch intranet, zu lateinisch intra- und englisch net = Netz betriebsinternes Computernetzwerk zur Übermittlung von Informationen und Daten zwischen Abteilungen, Filialen, Arbeitsstellen o. Ä. diese Informationen findest du im Intranet [der Firma ]

intransigent

in tran si gent Adjektiv |intransig e nt |lateinisch-neulateinisch unversöhnlich, zu keinen Konzessionen oder Kompromissen bereit besonders in der Politik

Intransigenz

In tran si genz Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Intransig e nz |englisch intransigence < französisch intransigeance, zu lateinisch in- = nicht und transigere = ausgleichen, vermitteln [politische ] Starrheit; Unversöhnlichkeit, Unnachgiebigkeit

intransitiv

in tran si tiv Adjektiv Sprachwissenschaft |i ntransitiv |spätlateinisch intransitivus, aus lateinisch in- = un-, nicht und spätlateinisch transitivus, transitiv (von bestimmten Verben ) kein Akkusativobjekt nach sich ziehend und kein persönliches Passiv bildend; nicht zielend (z. B. »blühen «)

Intransitiv

In tran si tiv Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I ntransitiv |intransitives Verb

Intransitivum

In tran si ti vum Substantiv, Neutrum Sprachwissenschaft , das |Intransit i vum |das Intransitivum; Genitiv: des Intransitivums, Plural: die Intransitiva intransitives Verb

intransparent

in trans pa rent Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |i ntransparent |aus lateinisch in- = un-, nicht und transparent nicht transparent

Intransparenz

In trans pa renz Substantiv, feminin , die |I ntransparenz |1 selten Lichtundurchlässigkeit Intransparenz der Folien 2 bildungssprachlich fehlende Transparenz (und daraus folgende Skepsis ), Undurchschaubarkeit die Intransparenz der Verwaltung

intraokular

in t ra oku lar , in tra oku lar Adjektiv Medizin |intraokul a r |innerhalb des Auges gelegen z. B. von Tumoren oder Fremdkörpern

intraoral

in t ra oral , in tra oral Adjektiv Medizin |intraor a l |in die Mundhöhle hinein erfolgend; innerhalb der Mundhöhle

intraossär

in t ra os sär, in tra os sär Adjektiv Medizin |intraoss ä r |lateinisch-neulateinisch innerhalb des Knochens

intra partum

in t ra par tum , in tra par tum Medizin |i ntra p a rtum |lateinisch während der Geburt

intraperitoneal

in t ra pe ri to ne al , in tra pe ri to ne al Adjektiv Medizin |intraperitone a l |innerhalb des Bauchfellraumes gelegen bzw. erfolgend

intrapersonal

in t ra per so nal, in tra per so nal Adjektiv intrapersonell |intraperson a l |innerhalb einer Person, eines Individuums ablaufend, stattfindend

intrapersonell

in t ra per so nell , in tra per so nell Adjektiv intrapersonal |intraperson e ll |innerhalb einer Person, eines Individuums ablaufend, stattfindend

intrapleural

in t ra pleu ral, in tra pleu ral Adjektiv Medizin |intrapleur a l |innerhalb der Pleurahöhle (vgl. Pleura ) gelegen bzw. erfolgend

Intrapreneurship

In t ra pre neur ship , In tra pre neur ship Substantiv, feminin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , die oder das |ɪntraprəˈnøːɐ̯ʃɪp |die Intrapreneurship; Genitiv: der Intrapreneurship, Plural: die Intrapreneurships oder das Intrapreneurship; Genitiv: des Intrapreneurship [s ], Plural: die Intrapreneurships englisch von Unternehmergeist geprägtes Handeln in der Mitarbeiterschaft; vgl. Entrepreneurship

intrapulmonal

in t ra pul mo nal, in tra pul mo nal Adjektiv Medizin |intrapulmon a l |innerhalb des Lungengewebes liegend

intrasubjektiv

in t ra sub jek tiv , in tra sub jek tiv Adjektiv |intrasubjekt i v |innerhalb des einzelnen Subjekts bleibend

intratellurisch

in t ra tel lu risch, in tra tel lu risch Adjektiv |intratell u risch |1 Astronomie innerhalb der von der Erde beschriebenen Bahn befindlich 2 Geologie im Erdkörper liegend oder entstehend

intrathorakal

in t ra tho ra kal, in tra tho ra kal Adjektiv Medizin |intrathorak a l |innerhalb der Brusthöhle gelegen

intrauterin

in t ra ute rin , in tra ute rin Adjektiv Medizin |intrauter i n |innerhalb der Gebärmutter [liegend, erfolgend ]

Intrauterinpessar

In t ra ute rin pes sar , In tra ute rin pes sar Substantiv, Neutrum Medizin , das |Intrauter i npessar |in die Gebärmutter eingelegtes Pessar, das der Empfängnisverhütung dient

intravaginal

in t ra va gi nal, in tra va gi nal Adjektiv Medizin |intravagin a l |innerhalb der Scheide gelegen

intravasal

in t ra va sal , in tra va sal Adjektiv Medizin |intravas a l |lateinisch-neulateinisch innerhalb der Blutgefäße gelegen

intravenös

in t ra ve nös, in tra ve nös Adjektiv Medizin |intraven ö s |a innerhalb einer Vene [gelegen, vorkommend ] Abkürzung: i. v. b in eine Vene hinein erfolgend Abkürzung: i. v. eine Infusion intravenös verabreichen

intravital

in t ra vi tal , in tra vi tal Adjektiv Medizin |intravit a l |während des Lebens vorkommend, auftretend

intrazellular

in t ra zel lu lar , in t ra zel lu lär, in tra zel lu lar in tra zel lu lär Adjektiv Biologie, Medizin häufiger intrazellulär |intrazellul a r intrazellul ä r |innerhalb der Zellen [gelegen ]

intrigant

in t ri gant , in tri gant Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |intrig a nt |französisch intrigant, zu: intriguer, intrigieren dazu neigend, Intrigen zu spinnen; ständig auf Intrigen sinnend; Ränke schmiedend, hinterhältig ein intriganter Kerl

Intrigant

In t ri gant , In tri gant Substantiv, maskulin bildungssprachlich , der Intrigantin |Intrig a nt |der Intrigant; Genitiv: des Intriganten, Plural: die Intriganten französisch intrigant jemand, der dazu neigt, zu intrigieren nimm dich vor diesem Intriganten bloß in Acht!

Intrigantenstadl

In t ri gan ten stadl, In tri gan ten stadl Substantiv, maskulin umgangssprachlich abwertend , der |Intrig a ntenstadl |der Intrigantenstadl; Genitiv: des Intrigantenstadls gebildet nach der populären Fernsehsendung »Musikantenstadl «von Intrigen geprägte Institution oder Handlungsweise

Intrigantentum

In t ri gan ten tum , In tri gan ten tum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Intrig a ntentum |das Intrigantentum; Genitiv: des Intrigantentums charakteristische Haltung eines Intriganten; das Intrigantsein in der Partei herrschen Opportunismus und Intrigantentum

Intrigantin

In t ri gan tin , In tri gan tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Intrig a ntin |weibliche Form zu Intrigant

Intriganz

In t ri ganz , In tri ganz Substantiv, feminin , die |Intrig a nz |die Intriganz; Genitiv: der Intriganz intrigantes Verhalten

Intrige

In t ri ge , In tri ge Substantiv, feminin , die |Intr i ge |die Intrige; Genitiv: der Intrige, Plural: die Intrigen französisch intrigue a Reihe von hinterhältigen, heimtückischen Machenschaften, mit denen jemand gegen einen anderen arbeitet, seine Pläne o. Ä. zu durchkreuzen, ihm zu schaden sucht eine böswillige, politische Intrige | Intrigen spinnen, aufdecken, einfädeln | einer Intrige zum Opfer fallen b Literaturwissenschaft absichtlich herbeigeführte Verwicklung, Zuspitzung eines Konflikts in einer literarischen Handlung, besonders in Tragödie und Komödie

Intrigenspiel

In t ri gen spiel , In tri gen spiel Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Intr i genspiel |Intrige

Intrigenwirtschaft

In t ri gen wirt schaft , In tri gen wirt schaft Substantiv, feminin , die |Intr i genwirtschaft |

intrigieren

in t ri gie ren , in tri gie ren schwaches Verb |intrig ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « französisch intriguer < italienisch intrigare = verwickeln, verwirren < lateinisch intricare Intrigen gegen jemanden inszenieren, anzetteln ständig intrigieren | gegen jemanden intrigieren | er intrigierte beim Chef gegen sie | gegen einen Plan intrigieren

intrinsisch

in t rin sisch, in trin sisch Adjektiv Psychologie, Pädagogik |intr i nsisch |englisch intrinsic < französisch intrinsèque = innerlich < lateinisch intrinsecus von innen her, aus eigenem Antrieb; durch in der Sache liegende Anreize bedingt eine intrinsische Motivation

Intro

In t ro , In tro Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I ntro |das Intro; Genitiv: des Intros, Plural: die Intros englisch intro < lateinisch intro = hinein, nach innen 1 einleitendes Musikstück, einleitender Teil eines Musikstücks das Intro zu einem Song, zu einer Show 2 Vorbemerkung, Einleitung, einleitender Artikel in einer Zeitschrift o. Ä.

intro-

in t ro-, In t ro-, in tro- In tro- Präfix Intro- lateinisch intro, eigentlich erstarrter Ablativ eines von inter (↑ inter-, Inter- ) abgeleiteten Adjektiv Präfix mit der Bedeutung »hinein, nach innen «, z. B. introduzieren, Introjektion

Introduktion

In t ro duk ti on , In tro duk ti on Substantiv, feminin Musik , die |Introdukti o n |lateinisch introductio = das Einführen a freier Einleitungssatz vor dem Hauptsatz einer Sonate, Sinfonie oder eines Konzerts b erste Gesangsnummer einer Oper

introduzieren

in t ro du zie ren , in tro du zie ren schwaches Verb |introduz ie ren |einleiten, einführen

Introduzione

In t ro du zi o ne , In tro du zio ne Substantiv, feminin , die |Introduzi o ne |die Introduzione; Genitiv: der Introduzione, Plural: die Introduzioni lateinisch-italienisch Introduktion 2

Introitis

In t ro i tis , In tro i tis Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Intro i tis |die Introitis; Genitiv: der Introitis, Plural: die Introititiden lateinisch-neulateinisch Entzündung des Scheideneinganges

Introitus

In t ro i tus , In tro i tus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intr o itus |der Introitus; Genitiv: des Introitus, Plural: die Introitus |[…tuːs ]|mittellateinisch introitus < lateinisch introitus = Eingang, Einzug; Vorspiel, zu: introire = hineingehen a Eingangsgesang [im Wechsel mit Psalmversen ] in der Messe 1 b [im Wechsel gesungene ] Eingangsworte oder Eingangslied im evangelischen Gottesdienst

Introjektion

In t ro jek ti on , In tro jek ti on Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Introjekti o n |die Introjektion; Genitiv: der Introjektion, Plural: die Introjektionen lateinisch-neulateinisch unbewusste Einbeziehung fremder Anschauungen, Motive o. Ä. in das eigene Ich, in den subjektiven Interessenkreis

introjizieren

in t ro ji zie ren , in tro ji zie ren schwaches Verb Psychologie |introjiz ie ren |fremde Anschauungen, Ideale o. Ä. in die eigenen einbeziehen

Intromission

In t ro mis si on , In tro mis si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Intromissi o n |die Intromission; Genitiv: der Intromission, Plural: die Intromissionen lateinisch-neulateinisch das Intromittieren

intromittieren

in t ro mit tie ren , in tro mit tie ren schwaches Verb |intromitt ie ren |a hineinstecken, hineinschieben b eindringen

Intron

In t ron Substantiv, Neutrum Biologie , das |I ntron |das Intron; Genitiv: des Introns, Plural: Introns oder Intronen Kunstwort; Analogiebildung zu Codon mit intra- Abschnitt eines Gens, der keine für die Erzeugung von Proteinen nötige Information enthält

intrors

in t rors, in trors Adjektiv Botanik |intr o rs |lateinisch nach innen gewendet (von Staubbeuteln, die der Blütenachse zugewendet sind ); Gegensatz extrors

Introspektion

In t ro s pek ti on , In tro spek ti on Substantiv, feminin besonders Psychologie , die |Introspekti o n |die Introspektion; Genitiv: der Introspektion, Plural: die Introspektionen zu lateinisch introspectus = das Hineinsehen nach innen, auf das eigene Bewusstsein, die psychischen Vorgänge gerichtete Beobachtung

introspektiv

in t ro s pek tiv , in tro spek tiv Adjektiv |introspekt i v |auf dem Weg der Innenschau, der psychologischen Selbsterkenntnis

Introversion

In t ro ver si on , In tro ver si on Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Introversi o n |lateinisch-neulateinisch Konzentration des Interesses von der Außenwelt weg auf innerseelische Vorgänge; Gegensatz Extraversion

introversiv

in t ro ver siv, in tro ver siv Adjektiv |introvers i v |zur Introversion fähig in Verbindung mit einer gewissen Extraversion

introvertiert

in t ro ver tiert, in tro ver tiert Adjektiv Psychologie |introvert ie rt |zu lateinisch intro = hinein, nach innen und vertere, Vers auf das eigene Seelenleben gerichtet, nach innen gekehrt; verschlossen ein introvertierter Mensch | sie ist introvertiert

Intruder

In t ru der , In tru der Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intr u der |der Intruder; Genitiv: des Intruders, Plural: die Intruder [s ] lateinisch-englisch militärisches Schutz- und Aufklärungsflugzeug, speziell im Schnellwarndienst zur Unterstützung von Flugzeugträgern

intrudieren

in t ru die ren , in tru die ren schwaches Verb Geologie |intrud ie ren |lateinisch-neulateinisch eindringen von Schmelzen in Gestein

Intrusion

In t ru si on , In tru si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Intrusi o n |die Intrusion; Genitiv: der Intrusion, Plural: die Intrusionen 1 Geologie Vorgang, bei dem Magma zwischen die Gesteine der Erdkruste eindringt und erstarrt 2 widerrechtliches Eindringen in einen fremden Bereich

intrusiv

in t ru siv, in tru siv Adjektiv Geologie |intrus i v |durch Intrusion entstanden

Intrusiva

In t ru si va , In tru si va Pluralwort , die |Intrus i va |die Intrusiva (Plural ) Intrusivgestein

Intrusivgestein

In t ru siv ge stein , In tru siv ge stein Substantiv, Neutrum Geologie , das |Intrus i vgestein |in der Erdkruste erstarrtes Magma; Tiefengestein

French Dictionary

intra-

intra- préf. préfixe Les mots composés avec le préfixe intra- s ’écrivent sans trait d ’union, à l ’exception de ceux dont le second élément commence par une voyelle. : Intraveineux, intra-utérin.

intraduisible

intraduisible adj. adjectif Impossible à traduire. : Un poème intraduisible.

intraitable

intraitable adj. adjectif Qui se refuse à céder. : Elle est intraitable, rien ne la fera changer d ’avis. SYNONYME inébranlable ; inflexible .

intra-muros

intra-muros loc. adv. locution adverbiale Expression latine signifiant « à l ’intérieur des murs ». : Québec intra-muros. Note Typographique En typographie soignée, les mots étrangers sont composés en italique. Dans des textes déjà en italique, la notation se fait en romain. Pour les textes manuscrits, on utilisera les guillemets. Prononciation Le u se prononce u et le s est sonore, [ɛ̃tramyros ]

intramusculaire

intramusculaire adj. adjectif Qui est à l ’intérieur d ’un muscle. : Une injection intramusculaire.

intranet

intranet n. m. (pl. intranets ) nom masculin informatique Réseau informatique privé qui utilise les protocoles de communication et les technologies du réseau Internet (GDT ). : Pour assurer la sécurité des intranets lorsqu ’ils sont reliés au réseau Internet, ceux-ci doivent être dotés d ’un coupe-feu. L ’École des HEC dispose d ’un intranet pour diffuser les plans de cours, le matériel pédagogique, les cas à étudier, etc. SYNONYME réseau intranet . Note Grammaticale Contrairement au nom propre Internet, le nom intranet est un nom commun qui prend la marque du pluriel. Note Typographique Le nom intranet s ’écrit avec une minuscule initiale, contrairement à Internet.

intransigeance

intransigeance n. f. nom féminin Caractère intransigeant de quelqu ’un, de quelque chose. : Les correcteurs ont fait preuve d ’intransigeance. Note Orthographique intransi gean ce.

intransigeant

intransigeant , ante adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Qui n ’accepte aucune concession. : Des adversaires intransigeants. ANTONYME souple . Note Orthographique intransi geant.

intransitif

intransitif , ive adj. et n. m. adjectif et nom masculin grammaire Se dit d ’un verbe qui exprime une action qui ne s ’applique qu ’au sujet et qui n ’a pas de complément direct ni indirect. : Paraître et venir sont des verbes intransitifs. Un verbe intransitif, un intransitif.

intransitivement

intransitivement adv. adverbe grammaire D ’une manière intransitive. : Un verbe employé intransitivement.

intransportable

intransportable adj. adjectif Qui ne peut être transporté. : Un malade intransportable.

intrant

intrant n. m. nom masculin 1 économie Élément (technique, financier, humain ) utilisé ou mis en œuvre dans un processus de production. : Un intrant (et non *input ). SYNONYME facteur de production . ANTONYME extrant . 2 informatique Donnée mise en mémoire en vue d ’un traitement informatique.

intra-utérin

intra-utérin , ine adj. adjectif Qui a lieu dans l ’utérus. : La vie intra-utérine.

intraveineux

intraveineux , euse adj. et n. f. adjectif et nom féminin Qui est, se fait dans une veine. : Une injection intraveineuse. Une intraveineuse.

intrépide

intrépide adj. adjectif Brave, hardi. : Les trappeurs intrépides. SYNONYME courageux .

intrépidement

intrépidement adv. adverbe Avec intrépidité. : Ils ont combattu intrépidement. SYNONYME audacieusement ; bravement ; fièrement ; vaillamment .

intrépidité

intrépidité n. f. nom féminin Bravoure, hardiesse. : L ’intrépidité de ces coureurs des bois. SYNONYME audace ; courage ; vaillance .

intrigant

intrigant , ante adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin 1 Mystérieux, bizarre. : Une affirmation intrigante. 2 Qui recourt à l ’intrigue pour atteindre son but. : Des procédés intrigants. Ce sont des intrigants auxquels on ne peut se fier. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le participe présent invariable intriguant. Les employés intriguant pour être promus sont souvent déçus. Note Orthographique intri gant.

intrigue

intrigue n. f. nom féminin 1 au pluriel Manœuvres secrètes, actes déloyaux. : Des intrigues politiques. Une intrigue financière dangereuse. 2 Liaison amoureuse. : Nouer une intrigue. 3 Trame (d ’un récit, d ’un film, d ’une pièce de théâtre ). : Une intrigue très prenante.

intriguer

intriguer v. tr. , intr. verbe transitif Exciter la curiosité de. : Ce fait nous intrigue beaucoup. C ’est en nous intriguant qu ’il captive notre attention. Note Technique Le participe présent s ’écrit avec un u, contrairement à l ’adjectif et au nom. verbe intransitif Comploter. : Il n ’a cessé d ’intriguer pour arriver à ses fins. aimer

intrinsèque

intrinsèque adj. adjectif Inhérent, essentiel. : La qualité intrinsèque d ’une œuvre. ANTONYME extrinsèque . Note Orthographique intrins è que.

intrinsèquement

intrinsèquement adv. adverbe En soi, essentiellement.

intro-

intro- préf. préfixe Élément du latin signifiant « dedans ». Note Technique Les mots composés avec le préfixe intro- s ’écrivent en un seul mot. Introverti.

introductif

introductif , ive adj. adjectif Qui sert à introduire un sujet, une question. : Un paragraphe introductif.

introduction

introduction n. f. nom féminin Court texte explicatif rédigé généralement par un auteur pour présenter son texte. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec les noms suivants: • avant-propos, brève introduction d ’un ouvrage, généralement rédigée par son auteur, pour en exposer le contenu et l ’objectif poursuivi; • avertissement, texte placé entre le grand titre et le début de l ’ouvrage afin d ’attirer l ’attention du lecteur sur un point particulier; • note liminaire, texte destiné à expliciter les symboles et les abréviations employés dans un ouvrage; • notice, brève étude placée en tête d ’un livre pour présenter la vie et l ’œuvre de l ’auteur; • préface, texte de présentation d ’un ouvrage qui n ’est généralement pas rédigé par l ’auteur; il est composé en italique. Note Technique Ordre des textes: la préface précède l ’introduction, qui est suivie par la note liminaire, s ’il y a lieu.

introduire

introduire v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Faire entrer. : Introduire une clé dans une serrure. SYNONYME insérer . 2 Faire adopter par l ’usage. : Introduire une mode. SYNONYME lancer . verbe pronominal Pénétrer. : Ils se sont introduits par effraction dans ce bureau. SYNONYME entrer . Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde en genre et en nombre avec le complément direct si celui-ci le précède. La prothèse auditive qu ’il s ’est introduite dans l ’oreille. Ils se sont introduits par effraction dans ce bureau. Le participe passé reste invariable si le complément direct suit le verbe. Elle s ’est introduit un anneau dans une narine. FORME FAUTIVE introduire. Anglicisme au sens de présenter quelqu ’un. conduire INDICATIF PRÉSENT J ’introduis, tu introduis, il introduit, nous introduisons, vous introduisez, ils introduisent. IMPARFAIT J ’introduisais. PASSÉ SIMPLE J ’introduisis. FUTUR J ’introduirai. CONDITIONNEL PRÉSENT J ’introduirais. IMPÉRATIF PRÉSENT Introduis, introduisons, introduisez. SUBJONCTIF PRÉSENT Que j ’introduise. IMPARFAIT Que j ’introduisisse. PARTICIPE PRÉSENT Introduisant. PASSÉ Introduit, ite.

intronisation

intronisation n. f. nom féminin Action d ’introniser. : L ’intronisation d ’un pape.

introniser

introniser v. tr. verbe transitif Placer sur le trône un roi, un évêque, conférer solennellement un titre à quelqu ’un. aimer

introspectif

introspectif , ive adj. adjectif Relatif à l ’introspection.

introspection

introspection n. f. nom féminin Observation individuelle de la conscience elle-même.

introuvable

introuvable adj. adjectif Impossible ou difficile à trouver. : Ce livre est introuvable.

introverti

introverti , ie adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Qui est tourné vers l ’intérieur. ANTONYME extraverti ou extroverti . Prononciation Le o est ouvert, [ɛ̃trɔvɛrti ]

intrus

intrus , use n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Personne qui s ’introduit en un lieu sans justification, sans y être invitée. : Chassez ces intrus! SYNONYME importun ; indésirable . Note Orthographique intru s.

intrusion

intrusion n. f. nom féminin Ingérence. : Cette décision est une intrusion inadmissible dans la gestion de nos affaires.

Spanish Dictionary

intra-

intra- Prefijo de origen latino que entra en la formación de nombres, adjetivos y adverbios con el significado de ‘dentro de ’, ‘en el interior ’:intramuscular, intrahistoria, intramuros .

intracardíaco, -ca

intracardíaco, -ca o intracardiaco, -ca adjetivo med Que está situado dentro del corazón, o que tiene lugar dentro de él :punción intracardíaca; cateterismo intracardiaco .

intracelular

intracelular adjetivo Que está situado u ocurre dentro de una célula .

intracerebral

intracerebral adjetivo med Que está situado en el interior del cerebro, o que tiene lugar dentro de él :hemorragia intracerebral .

intradérmico, -ca

intradérmico, -ca adjetivo med Que está situado en el interior de la dermis, o se produce en ella :en la acupuntura intradérmica conviene emplear agujas muy delgadas .

intradós

intradós nombre masculino arq Superficie curva interior de un arco o de una bóveda por su cara cóncava .

intraducible

intraducible adjetivo Que es imposible o muy difícil de traducir :la poesía de Rimbaud es un juego constante de palabras, de asonancias, de sílabas, es un poeta muy musical totalmente intraducible .ANTÓNIMO traducible .

intraglaciar

intraglaciar adjetivo Que se encuentra en el interior de la masa de un glaciar .

intrahistoria

intrahistoria nombre femenino Vida tradicional de los pueblos que sirve de fondo permanente a la historia cambiante y visible .

intramedular

intramedular adjetivo med Que está situado en el interior de la médula :clavo intramedular .

intramolecular

intramolecular adjetivo Que sucede en el interior de una molécula :enlaces intramoleculares .

intramontano, -na

intramontano, -na adjetivo Que está situado en el interior de un macizo montañoso o de una cordillera :valle intramontano .

intramuros

intramuros adverbio 1 Dentro de una ciudad, villa o lugar :lo construyeron intramuros .2 adjetivo Que está dentro de una ciudad, una villa u otro tipo de población :se efectuó el traslado de las reliquias de los mártires desde su sepulcro a la iglesia intramuros .

intramuscular

intramuscular adjetivo Que está o se pone en el interior de un músculo :inyección intramuscular .

intranet

intranet nombre masculino Red informática interna de una empresa u organismo, basada en los estándares de Internet, en la que las computadoras están conectadas a uno o varios servidores web :el servicio de intranet solo puede ser utilizado por los miembros de la comunidad universitaria .El plural es intranets .

intranquilidad

intranquilidad nombre femenino Falta de tranquilidad :la intranquilidad del joven se centra más en su cruzada personal, en conocer si al día siguiente tendrá trabajo; la población de dicha región percibía una amenaza a su seguridad que generaba intranquilidad personal .ANTÓNIMO tranquilidad .

intranquilizador, -ra

intranquilizador, -ra adjetivo Que intranquiliza .

intranquilizar

intranquilizar verbo transitivo 1 Quitar la tranquilidad a alguien o hacer que se ponga nervioso :la situación económica lo intranquilizó mucho .ANTÓNIMO tranquilizar .2 intranquilizarse verbo pronominal Pasar a tener intranquilidad :te intranquilizas más de lo debido por tu economía .ANTÓNIMO tranquilizarse . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .

intranquilo, -la

intranquilo, -la adjetivo 1 [persona, animal ] Que siente cierta agitación, que no está tranquilo :los animales están intranquilos antes de una tormenta; los médicos comienzan a estar intranquilos ante la falta de mejoría de Juan .ANTÓNIMO tranquilo .2 [persona ] Que siente preocupación :echamos a andar y yo estaba cada vez más intranquila .ANTÓNIMO tranquilo .3 Que es propio o característico de la persona o animal intranquilos :ni supo ni pudo responder más que con un asentimiento entre intranquilo y a la fuerza subordinado; tuvo un sueño intranquilo .

intranscendencia

intranscendencia nombre femenino Intrascendencia .

intranscendente

intranscendente adjetivo Intrascendente .

intransferible

intransferible (también intrasferible )adjetivo Que no puede transferirse (pasarse de un lugar a otro ):un asunto demasiado complejo, objetivable en sus resultados solo en un plano no empírico, sino íntimo, es decir, vivencial, y, por tanto, intransferible a otro plano .ANTÓNIMO transferible, trasferible .

intransigencia

intransigencia nombre femenino Actitud de la persona que no acepta los comportamientos, opiniones o ideas distintas de las propias o no transige con ellos :en la película se mostraba un paseo por el fanatismo en que cada uno se aferraba con fuerza e intransigencia a su parcela de verdad, dispuesto a morir o matar por ella .

intransigente

intransigente adjetivo 1 Que actúa con intransigencia :el socio local de la compañía se manifestó intransigente y sostuvo que ese era el único camino viable para que la empresa pasara a manos privadas .ANTÓNIMO transigente .2 Que implica o denota intransigencia :el diálogo se hace arduo y difícil debido a la postura intransigente de una de las partes .

intransitable

intransitable adjetivo [lugar ] Que está en tan malas condiciones que resulta difícil o imposible recorrerlo o transitar por él :el puerto tiene una zona intransitable hacia el sur; el puente de Viriatu quedó intransitable por el cruce de camiones; las aguas fecales y las aguas domésticas se vertían directamente a un arroyo central que recorría las calles, formando lodazales intransitables .SINÓNIMO impracticable, inviable .ANTÓNIMO practicable, transitable, viable .

intransitividad

intransitividad nombre femenino ling Cualidad de intransitivo .

intransitivo, -va

intransitivo, -va adjetivo 1 [verbo ] Que no admite objeto o complemento directo o que se construye sin él :el verbo ‘crecer ’ es intransitivo .ANTÓNIMO transitivo .2 [oración ] Que tiene un verbo intransitivo como núcleo de su predicado .ANTÓNIMO transitivo .

intransmisible

intransmisible (también intrasmisible )adjetivo Que no puede ser transmitido :derechos intransmisibles; propiedades intransmisibles; factores culturales intransmisibles .ANTÓNIMO transmisible .

intransmutabilidad

intransmutabilidad (también intrasmutabilidad )nombre femenino Cualidad de intransmutable .

intransmutable

intransmutable (también intrasmutable )adjetivo Que no puede ser transmutado o metamorfoseado .ANTÓNIMO transmutable, trasmutable .

intranuclear

intranuclear adjetivo fís Que está situado en el interior del núcleo atómico :en las células infectadas se observan cuerpos de inclusión intranucleares .

intraocular

intraocular adjetivo Que está o se produce en el interior del ojo .

intrarraquídeo

intrarraquídeo adjetivo Que está situado en el interior del conducto vertebral :catéter intrarraquídeo .

intrascendencia

intrascendencia nombre femenino Cualidad de lo que es intrascendente .

intrascendental

intrascendental adjetivo Que no es trascendental .

intrascendente

intrascendente (también intranscendente , poco usado )adjetivo Que carece de importancia o gravedad :una conversación intrascendente; una decisión intrascendente .

intrasferible

intrasferible (también intransferible )adjetivo Que no puede trasferirse (pasarse de un lugar a otro ):un asunto demasiado complejo, objetivable en sus resultados solo en un plano no empírico, sino íntimo, es decir, vivencial, y, por tanto, intrasferible a otro plano .ANTÓNIMO transferible, trasferible .

intrasmisible

intrasmisible adjetivo Intransmisible .

intrasmutabilidad

intrasmutabilidad (también intransmutabilidad )nombre femenino Cualidad de intrasmutable .

intrasmutable

intrasmutable (también intransmutable )adjetivo Que no puede ser trasmutado o metamorfoseado .ANTÓNIMO transmutable, trasmutable .

intratable

intratable adjetivo 1 Que no puede ser tratado o es muy difícil de tratar :un asunto intratable .ANTÓNIMO tratable .2 [persona ] Que es poco sociable o difícil de tratar :hoy estás intratable, ¿por qué tienes tan mal humor? ANTÓNIMO tratable .3 [persona ] Que es superior a otros con los que compite en algo, en especial en una competición deportiva :el piloto se mostró intratable a partir de la tercera prueba y al final sacó una gran ventaja al segundo clasificado; entró a casi cuatro minutos del intratable campeón .

intratar

intratar verbo transitivo Hond Ofender a una persona provocándole con palabras o acciones .SINÓNIMO insultar .

intrauterino, -na

intrauterino, -na adjetivo Que está situado u ocurre dentro del útero :son alteraciones generalmente posicionales y no estructurales, condicionadas por la posición intrauterina del niño durante todo el período de gestación . VÉASE dispositivo intrauterino .

intravenoso, -sa

intravenoso, -sa adjetivo Que está o se pone en el interior de una vena :vía intravenosa; inyección intravenosa .

intrepidez

intrepidez nombre femenino Cualidad de intrépido :necesitas más acción e, incluso, algo de intrepidez .

intrépido, -da

intrépido, -da adjetivo 1 [persona ] Que hace frente sin temor a las situaciones de peligro :vistiendo el uniforme de su amigo y empuñando intrépido su arma, ahuyenta a los intrusos; intrépidos reporteros en busca de noticias .2 Que es propio o característico de la persona intrépida .

intriga

intriga nombre femenino 1 Acción o plan secreto entre dos o más personas para preparar o manipular algo que normalmente supone beneficio o perjuicio :con sus intrigas y enredos consiguió ser nombrado para el cargo .SINÓNIMO maquinación .2 Gran curiosidad o interés que despierta algo :¡qué intriga! ¿qué le dirá ahora? 3 Conjunto de sucesos que constituyen el argumento de una narración y que conducen y preparan el desenlace .

intrigante

intrigante adjetivo 1 Que provoca intriga o curiosidad :una sonrisa intrigante; un escrito intrigante .2 adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que intriga o que participa en una intriga :si no fuera tan intrigante, confiaría más en él; reconstruye el escenario barroco en su representación de la corte, el príncipe o el intrigante .

intrigar

intrigar verbo intransitivo 1 Llevar a cabo acciones secretas para preparar o manipular algo que normalmente supone beneficio o perjuicio :el político denunció a quienes intrigaban contra él desde su propio partido .SINÓNIMO maquinar .2 verbo transitivo Inspirar [algo ] curiosidad o interés en alguien, por tratarse de algo extraordinario, raro o poco claro :le intrigaba mucho su aspecto desaliñado . Conjugación [7 ] como llegar .

intrincación

intrincación nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de intrincado .SINÓNIMO intrincamiento .2 nombre femenino Acción de intrincar .SINÓNIMO intrincamiento .3 nombre femenino Efecto de intrincar .SINÓNIMO intrincamiento .

intrincado, -da

intrincado, -da adjetivo 1 [cosa lineal o constituida por cosas lineales ] Que da rodeos, se entrecruza o está enredado y por ello es enrevesado y complicado :la villa, núcleo primitivo de la ciudad, de intrincada red viaria, está presidida por la parroquia de Santa María; parecía acordarse muy bien, pero el camino fue intrincado y largo, y tuvo que volver sobre sus pasos varias veces; un nudo intrincado, difícil de deshacer .2 Que es complicado, enrevesado o confuso :no podían estar al corriente de sus más intrincadas intenciones; sostenía una taza de café entre sus manos, adornada con anillos de intrincado diseño .

intrincamiento

intrincamiento nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de intrincado .SINÓNIMO intrincación .2 nombre femenino Acción de intrincar .SINÓNIMO intrincación .3 nombre femenino Efecto de intrincar .SINÓNIMO intrincación .

intrincar

intrincar verbo transitivo 1 Enredar o enmarañar una cosa :en el barrio viejo las calles se intrincan todavía más .2 Confundir los pensamientos o conceptos . Conjugación [1 ] como sacar .

intríngulis

intríngulis nombre masculino 1 coloquial Intención o razón ocultas de una persona o una acción :como si ella lo supiera todo menos los intríngulis arteros del fútbol .2 coloquial Dificultad o complicación que tiene una cosa :no te creas que la cosa es fácil, que también tiene su intríngulis .

intrínseco, -ca

intrínseco, -ca adjetivo Que es propio o característico de la cosa que se expresa por sí misma y no depende de las circunstancias :la blancura es una característica intrínseca de la nieve .ANTÓNIMO extrínseco .

introducción

introducción nombre femenino 1 Acción de introducir o introducirse :la introducción del gas natural facilitó la calefacción de las viviendas modernas .2 Parte primera que sirve para introducir o preparar el desarrollo de algo .3 Explicación con que comienza un discurso hablado o escrito que sirve para llamar la atención o preparar el ánimo del oyente o del lector .4 Tratado que sirve de preparación para el estudio de una materia :introducción a la lingüística; introducción a la física cuántica .5 Parte primera de una obra musical en la que se presentan los elementos básicos que se desarrollan en ella :los estribillos se entonan al principio del canto, después de una breve introducción instrumental .

introducir

introducir verbo transitivo 1 Hacer que una cosa pase a estar total o parcialmente en el interior de otra cosa :introducir la sonda en una herida ;el balón se introdujo en la portería .2 Acompañar a alguien hasta el interior de un lugar :el criado me introdujo en la sala .3 Hacer que una persona sea admitida en un lugar o facilitarle el trato o la amistad de otra persona :introducir a alguien en la corte .4 Iniciar a alguien en una ciencia, arte, técnica, actividad o faceta de la vida que desconoce :lo introdujo a las matemáticas .5 Hacer que una cosa pase a estar presente en un lugar :introducir un personaje en una novela; introducir datos en una computadora .6 Poner en uso algo nuevo o que no se conocía :introducir una industria en un país; el teatro innovador de la década de 1970 introduce experiencias dramatúrgicas en las que prevalece la libertad del actor sobre la coerción del texto .7 Crear en un lugar una determinada situación :introducir el desorden .8 Ser [una cosa ] el punto de partida o la introducción de otra :la preposición ‘a ’ introduce un complemento indirecto .9 introducirse verbo pronominal Ir o pasar de un lugar al interior de otro lugar cerrado o limitado, a través de una abertura o paso :el ladrón se introdujo en la casa a través de una pequeña ventana .SINÓNIMO entrar .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín introducere ‘conducir, meter en ’. De la familia etimológica de aducir (V.). Conjugación [46 ] como conducir .

introductor, -ra

introductor, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino Que introduce :es el introductor de las nuevas orientaciones estéticas en nuestro país .introductor de embajadores Diplomático que tiene a su cargo presentar a los nuevos embajadores al jefe del estado .

introductorio, -ria

introductorio, -ria adjetivo Que sirve como introducción :curso introductorio de lengua árabe; el trabajo deberá incluir un capítulo introductorio que explique los objetivos de la investigación .

introito

introito nombre masculino 1 Principio de un escrito o de una oración .Se usa generalmente con valor humorístico o irónico 2 anat Entrada de una cavidad orgánica :introito vaginal .3 lit En el teatro antiguo, prólogo en que se explicaba el argumento del poema dramático al que precedía, para pedir indulgencia al público o para otros fines análogos .4 relig Primeras palabras del sacerdote en el altar al dar principio a la misa en el antiguo ritual .

intromisión

intromisión nombre femenino Acción de entrometerse :no podía tolerar aquella intromisión en mis asuntos privados .

introspección

introspección nombre femenino Observación que una persona hace de su propia conciencia o de sus estados de ánimo para reflexionar sobre ellos :un hombre atareado de la ciudad rechaza toda introspección y sutileza; para él la música es un camino para la introspección .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés introspection , acuñado como término de filosofía y formado a partir del latín introspectum, supino de introspicere ‘mirar en el interior ’, compuesto del adverbio intro ‘dentro ’, ‘en el interior ’ y specere ‘mirar ’. De la familia etimológica de aspecto (V.).

introspectivo, -va

introspectivo, -va adjetivo 1 De la introspección o relacionado con ella :método introspectivo; nos presenta una obra con una excelente sabiduría en el dominio del melodrama introspectivo .2 [persona ] Que observa o analiza los propios pensamientos o sentimientos :su personaje es el más introspectivo de todos .

introversión

introversión nombre femenino Actitud o forma de ser de la persona introvertida :es muy tímido y tiene inclinación a la introversión .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del alemán Introversion , acuñado por el psiquiatra suizo C. G. Jung (1871 -1961 ) y tomado del bajo latín introversio, introversionis, derivado de introversus ‘hacia dentro ’, procedente a su vez de vertere ‘girar ’. De la familia etimológica de verter (V.).

introvertido, -da

introvertido, -da adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que tiende a encerrarse en sí mismo y tiene dificultades para manifestar espontáneamente sus sentimientos y pensamientos :las personas introvertidas suelen ser muy tímidas .SINÓNIMO cerrado .ANTÓNIMO abierto, extravertido, extrovertido .2 adjetivo Que es propio o característico de estas personas :talante introvertido; actitud introvertida .SINÓNIMO cerrado .ANTÓNIMO abierto, extravertido, extrovertido .

intrusión

intrusión nombre femenino 1 Acción de introducirse una persona o cosa en algo de forma indebida :la intrusión de la música profana en los ritos religiosos; la intrusión de este personaje en sus vidas representa el nudo conflictivo en la dinámica del drama .2 geol Afluencia o infiltración de una masa magmática entre dos estratos sólidos, o a través de ellos, sin alcanzar la superficie terrestre .

intrusismo

intrusismo nombre masculino Ejercicio de una actividad profesional por parte de una persona sin título o autorización necesarios para ello :el intrusismo profesional en el campo de la cirugía plástica es uno de los más peligrosos .

intrusivo, -va

intrusivo, -va adjetivo [roca ] Que resulta de la solidificación de magma ascendente entre las rocas sólidas de la corteza terrestre ya existentes .

intruso, -sa

intruso, -sa adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que se ha introducido en un lugar o reunión sin derecho o autorización :la confusión que provocó ¿se engendró en el hecho de que se trataba de un intruso, que nadie sabía nada de él, que no había sido invitado?2 [persona ] Que ocupa un cargo o una posición que no le corresponden o que ejerce una profesión sin tener el título que lo acreditaría para ello :el rey intruso, José Bonaparte .3 Cuba, RDom [persona ] Que es provocativo, busca la discordia o incita al alboroto .

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

intr

intr .intransitive .

intra-

in tra- /ɪ́ntrə /接頭辞内の [に ], …の内部の [に ](↔extra- )▸ intra state 州内の

intracellular

ì ntra c é llular 形容詞〘生物〙細胞内の .

intractable

in trac ta ble /ɪntrǽktəb (ə )l /形容詞 1 ｟かたく｠〈問題などが〉扱いにくい, 手に負えない ; 〈人が〉すなおでない, 従順でない, 強情な .2 細工しにくい .in tr à c ta b í l i ty 名詞 in tr á c ta bly 副詞

intramural

ì ntra m ú ral 形容詞〖通例名詞の前で〗1 ｟米｠学内の (↔extramural ).2 都市 [町, 村, 施設 ]内の ; 建物内の .3 〘医〙臓器壁内の .

intranet

í ntra n è t 名詞 C 〘コンピュ〙イントラネット〘インターネットの技術を利用した企業内などのネットワーク〙.

intransigence

in tran si gence -gen cy /ɪntrǽnsɪdʒ (ə )ns, -trǽnz -//-dʒ (ə )nsi /名詞 U ｟かたく｠妥協しないこと ; 非妥協 .

intransigent

in tran si gent /ɪntrǽnsɪdʒ (ə )nt /形容詞｟かたく｠妥協しない ; 頑固な .名詞 C 妥協しない人 .～ly 副詞

intransitive

in tran si tive /ɪntrǽnsətɪv , ｟英｠-trɑ́ːn -, -zɪtɪv /形容詞〘文法〙自動 (詞 )の (↔transitive ).名詞 C 自動詞 (intransitive verb ; ｟略｠v.i., vi. ).～ly 副詞

intrapreneur

in tra pre neur /ɪ̀ntrəprənə́ː r /名詞 C 社内企業家〘企業内で新製品新システム開発などに携る社員〙.

intrauterine

ì ntra ú terine 形容詞〘医〙子宮内の .～̀ dev í ce 子宮内避妊器具 [リング ].

intravenous

ì ntra v é nous 形容詞〘医〙静脈内の, 静脈内に行う ▸ an intravenous injection 静脈注射～ly 副詞

intrench

in trench /ɪntréntʃ /動詞他動詞＝entrench .

intrepid

in trep id /ɪntrépɪd /形容詞｟文やや古｠恐れない (fearless ), 怖がらない ; 大胆な ; 勇敢な .～ly 副詞勇猛に .

intrepidity

in tre pid i ty /ɪ̀ntrəpɪ́dəti /名詞 U ｟かたく｠大胆さ ; 勇猛さ, 勇敢さ .

intricacy

in tri ca cy /ɪ́ntrɪkəsi /名詞複 -cies 1 U 込み入っていること, 入り組んでいること, 複雑さ (complexity ).2 C 〖しばしば -cies 〗込み入った事柄, 複雑な問題 .

intricate

in tri cate /ɪ́ntrɪkət /形容詞込み入った, 入り組んだ ; 複雑な ; はっきりしない, 難解な, あいまいな ▸ an intricate plot 込み入った (話の )筋～ly 副詞

intrigue

in trigue /ɪ́ntriːɡ, --́ /名詞 1 U 陰謀を企てること .2 C 陰謀, 術策 .3 C ｟かたく｠不義, 密通, 情事 .動詞 /--́ /他動詞 1 …の興味をそそる (fascinate ).2 …を陰謀 [術策 ]で手に入れる .自動詞 1 «…に対して » 陰謀を企てる, 術策をめぐらす (plot ) «against , with » .2 ｟かたく｠不義 [密通 ]をする .in tr í guer 名詞 C 陰謀を企てる人 .

intrigued

in tr í gued 形容詞〖通例be ～〗 «…して » 興味を抱いて «to do » .

intriguing

in tr í guing 形容詞 1 興味をそそる, おもしろい, 魅力のある .2 たくらむ, 陰謀を企てる .～ly 副詞

intrinsic

in trin sic /ɪntrɪ́nsɪk, -zɪk /形容詞 1 «…に » 固有の, 本来備わっている, 本質的な (essential ) «in , to » (↔extrinsic )▸ the intrinsic value of a coin 貨幣の真正価値〘額面価値 (face value )に対して〙2 〘解剖〙〈筋肉神経が〉ある器官の内部にある .in tr í n si cal ly /-k (ə )li /副詞本質的に, 本来 .

intro

in tro /ɪ́ntroʊ /名詞複～s C U ｟話｠1 イントロ, 序奏 .2 入門書 .3 序論, 序文 .

intro-

in tro- /ɪ́ntrə /接頭辞中へ [に ], 内部へ [に ]▸ intro duce 紹介する ▸ intro spective 内省的な

intro(d)

intro (d )introduction ; introductory .

introduce

in tro duce /ɪ̀ntrəd j úːs /〖intro (中へ )duce (導く )〗(名 )introduction 動詞～s /-ɪz /; ～d /-t /; -ducing 他動詞 1 〈人が〉【人に】〈人〉を紹介する «to » ; 〈人が〉〈2人〉を引き合わせる, (相互に )紹介する ; 〖～ oneself 〗自己紹介をする ▸ Mary introduced Tom to John .メリーはトムをジョンに紹介した ▸ The two ladies haven't been introduced yet .その2人の女性はまだ, お互い紹介を受けていない ▸ The new boss introduced herself .新しい上司は自己紹介をした ▸ May I introduce myself ?自己紹介してもよろしいでしょうか (≒｟かたい話｠Allow me to introduce myself . 自己紹介をさせていただきます )▸ Let me introduce you to everybody .あなたをみんなに紹介させてください 2 〈人が〉 «…に » 〈新しいもの〉を導入する , 取り入れる ; 持ち込む, 伝える, 広める «to , into » ▸ introduce a new system to the office オフィスに新しいシステムを導入する ▸ Dogs were introduced into the island from Europe .犬はその島へヨーロッパから持ち込まれた 3 〖～ A to B /B to A 〗〈人が〉A 〈人〉をB 〈物事〉に (初めて )触れさせる ; 〈人が〉B 〈物事〉をA 〈人〉に体験させる ▸ introduce girls to technology 少女たちを科学技術に触れさせる 4 〈人が〉 «…で » 〈番組話など〉を始める «by do ing , with » ; 〈人が〉〈番組会など〉の進行 [案内 ]役を務める ▸ introduce the program by playing the piano ピアノを弾いて番組を始める 5 〈事が〉〈時代など〉の始まりとなる ▸ The incident introduced a long war .その事件が長い戦争の始まりとなった 6 【議会などに】〈法案など〉を提出する «into, in, before » ; 【話に】〈話題〉を持ち出す «into » ▸ introduce a bill into parliament 議会に法案を提出する 7 〘機〙 «…に » 〈物〉を注入する, 挿入する «into » ▸ introduce oil into the pipe オイルをパイプに注入する 8 〘文法〙〈節〉を導く .in tro d ú c er 名詞

introduction

in tro duc tion /ɪ̀ntrədʌ́kʃ (ə )n /→introduce 名詞複～s /-z /1 U «…への » 導入 , 採用, 使用開始 ; 伝来, 輸入 «to » ▸ the introduction of new methods 新方式の導入 ▸ the introduction of Christianity to Japan キリスト教の日本への伝来 2 C «…への » 紹介 , 披露 «to » ▸ make formal introductions 正式な紹介をする ▸ Nomo Hideo needs no introduction .野茂英雄氏は改めて紹介するまでもないでしょう ▸ a letter of introduction 紹介状 (!この用法では無冠詞 ) 3 C 新規導入品, 伝来物 ▸ The kiwi fruit is a twentieth century introduction .キウイは20世紀に入ってきた食べ物だ 4 C U (本講話で本論を導入する )序論, 前置き (!本ではprefaceの後になり, 本論の一部となる ) ; 〘楽〙序奏, 導入部 .5 C «…への » 入門 (書 ) «to » .6 〖単数形で〗 «…の » 初めての体験 [経験 ] «to » .7 C 紹介状 .8 U 〘機〙 «…への » 注入, 挿入 «into » .

introductory

in tro duc to ry /ɪ̀ntrədʌ́kt (ə )ri /形容詞〖名詞の前で〗紹介の ; 序論の, 前置きの ; 入門の ▸ an introductory offer [price ](新商品の )記念特価

introspection

ì n tro sp é c tion 名詞 U 内省, 自己反省, 自己観察 .

introspective

in tro spec tive /ɪ̀ntrəspéktɪv /形容詞内省的な, 内省的傾向のある .～ly 副詞

introversion

in tro ver sion /ɪ̀ntrəvə́ː r ʒ (ə )n |-ʃ (ə )n /名詞 U 〘心〙内向 (性 ).ì n tro v é r sive 形容詞

introvert

in tro vert /ɪ́ntrəvə̀ː r t /名詞 C 〘心〙内向的性格の人 (↔extrovert ).形容詞内向性の .動詞 /-̀--́ /他動詞 1 〈考え興味〉を自分 [内面 ]へ向ける .2 …を内側へ曲げる .3 〘動〙〈器官など〉を内曲させる .

introverted

í n tro v è rt ed /-ɪd /形容詞内向性の, 内向的な .

intrude

in trude /ɪntrúːd /〖in (中に )trude (押し入る )〗動詞～s /-dz /; ～d /-ɪd /; intruding 自動詞 1 【他人の個人的な事柄などに】立ち入る, じゃまをする ; « …へ » 押し入る, 侵入する «into , on , upon » (!他人の縄張りを侵すの意; invadeは他国の領土に支配を目的に侵入する, 他者の権益を侵害するの意 ) ▸ I hope I'm not intruding (on you ).おじゃまでないといいのですが 2 〖～ on A 〗〈人事が〉A 〈周囲の状況など〉に水をさす, 不愉快な雰囲気を与える .他動詞 1 ｟かたく｠ «…に » 〈意見など〉を (求められないのに )押しつける , 強いる «upon , on » ; 〖～ oneself 〗【心などに】割り込む «into » ▸ intrude one's views upon A A 〈人〉に自分の意見を押しつける ▸ The suspicion intruded itself into my mind .疑惑がどう抑えても心に浮かんだ 2 〘地〙〈溶岩など〉を (ほかの地層へ )貫入させる .

intruder

in tr ú d er 名詞 C 侵入 [乱入 ]者 ; じゃまする人 ; (夜間の )侵入機 .

intrusion

in tru sion /ɪntrúːʒ (ə )n /名詞 1 U (意見などの )押しつけ ; じゃま ; 侵入, 立ち入り, 押し入り ; C 侵害行為 .2 C U 〘法〙土地不法占有 .3 C U 〘地〙(岩脈の )貫入 .

intrusive

in tru sive /ɪntrúːsɪv /形容詞押しつけるような ; 侵入的な ; でしゃばる, じゃまをする ; 〘地〙貫入の (↔extrusive ); 〘音声〙篏（かん）入的な .～ly 副詞～ness 名詞

intrust

in trust /ɪntrʌ́st /動詞＝entrust .