10-Letter Nouns Starting With I
Here's the list of all the 820 10-Letter Nouns Starting With I in the English Language.
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| individual | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential 2. a single organism More Definitions → |
| investment | 1. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit 2. money that is invested with an expectation of profit More Definitions → |
| industrial | More Definitions → |
| increasing | More Definitions → |
| importance | 1. the quality of being important and worthy of note 2. a prominent status More Definitions → |
| inspection | 1. a formal or official examination More Definitions → |
| initiative | 1. readiness to embark on bold new ventures 2. the first of a series of actions More Definitions → |
| instrument | 1. a device that requires skill for proper use 2. the means whereby some act is accomplished More Definitions → |
| innovation | 1. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation 2. the creation of something in the mind More Definitions → |
| instructor | 1. a person whose occupation is teaching More Definitions → |
| impossible | 1. something that cannot be done More Definitions → |
| installing | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) More Definitions → |
| invitation | 1. a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something 2. a tempting allurement More Definitions → |
| identifier | 1. a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it More Definitions → |
| impression | 1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed 2. an outward appearance More Definitions → |
| indication | 1. something that serves to indicate or suggest 2. the act of indicating or pointing out by name More Definitions → |
| interstate | 1. one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States More Definitions → |
| irrigation | 1. supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc 2. (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution More Definitions → |
| internship | 1. the position of a medical intern More Definitions → |
| immunology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system More Definitions → |
| insulation | 1. the state of being isolated or detached 2. insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity More Definitions → |
| inadequate | More Definitions → |
| illustrate | More Definitions → |
| ingredient | 1. a component of a mixture or compound 2. an abstract part of something More Definitions → |
| impairment | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength More Definitions → |
| inevitable | 1. an unavoidable event More Definitions → |
| initiation | 1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office 2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
| inequality | 1. lack of equality More Definitions → |
| inhibition | 1. (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires 2. the quality of being inhibited More Definitions → |
| incidental | 1. (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified 2. an item that is incidental More Definitions → |
| inflatable | More Definitions → |
| imperative | 1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior 2. some duty that is essential and urgent More Definitions → |
| indicative | 1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact More Definitions → |
| initialize | More Definitions → |
| indictment | 1. a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense 2. an accusation of wrongdoing More Definitions → |
| indulgence | 1. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone More Definitions → |
| irritation | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. a sudden outburst of anger More Definitions → |
| inhalation | 1. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing 2. a medication to be taken by inhaling it More Definitions → |
| intangible | 1. assets that are saleable though not material or physical More Definitions → |
| injunction | 1. a formal command or admonition 2. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity More Definitions → |
| imposition | 1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) 2. an uncalled-for burden More Definitions → |
| incubation | 1. maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development 2. (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear More Definitions → |
| integrator | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure More Definitions → |
| invocation | 1. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service 2. an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil More Definitions → |
| infarction | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
| indefinite | More Definitions → |
| irrational | 1. a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number More Definitions → |
| interferon | 1. an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus More Definitions → |
| ineligible | More Definitions → |
| insolvency | 1. the lack of financial resources More Definitions → |
| insecurity | 1. the state of being subject to danger or injury 2. the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure More Definitions → |
| insurgency | 1. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict More Definitions → |
| ionization | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
| illuminate | More Definitions → |
| inactivity | 1. the state of being inactive 2. a disposition to remain inactive or inert More Definitions → |
| insistence | 1. continual and persistent demands 2. the state of demanding notice or attention More Definitions → |
| imputation | 1. a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense) 2. the attribution to a source or cause More Definitions → |
| incapacity | 1. lack of intellectual power 2. lack of physical or natural qualifications More Definitions → |
| illiterate | 1. a person unable to read More Definitions → |
| invalidate | More Definitions → |
| intolerant | More Definitions → |
| infidelity | 1. the quality of being unfaithful More Definitions → |
| intimidate | More Definitions → |
| impediment | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 2. any structure that makes progress difficult More Definitions → |
| illiteracy | 1. ignorance resulting from not reading 2. an inability to read More Definitions → |
| injectable | More Definitions → |
| invariance | 1. the quality of being resistant to variation 2. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it More Definitions → |
| instalment | 1. a part of a broadcast serial 2. a part of a published serial More Definitions → |
| infraction | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
| immaterial | More Definitions → |
| impersonal | More Definitions → |
| infiltrate | More Definitions → |
| inaccuracy | 1. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors More Definitions → |
| intonation | 1. rise and fall of the voice pitch 2. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong More Definitions → |
| inductance | 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current 2. an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit More Definitions → |
| inadequacy | 1. lack of an adequate quantity or number 2. a lack of competence More Definitions → |
| impatience | 1. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay 2. a restless desire for change and excitement More Definitions → |
| internment | 1. confinement during wartime 2. the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison) More Definitions → |
| infallible | More Definitions → |
| imprinting | 1. a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established More Definitions → |
| invalidity | 1. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses More Definitions → |
| ionosphere | 1. the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons More Definitions → |
| immorality | 1. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct 2. morally objectionable behavior More Definitions → |
| inhabitant | 1. a person who inhabits a particular place More Definitions → |
| intubation | 1. the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ More Definitions → |
| inducement | 1. a positive motivational influence 2. act of bringing about a desired result More Definitions → |
| icebreaker | 1. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation 2. a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere More Definitions → |
| inflection | 1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function 2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language More Definitions → |
| incendiary | 1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property 2. a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) More Definitions → |
| incitement | 1. an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating 2. needed encouragement More Definitions → |
| indecision | 1. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action 2. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose More Definitions → |
| inquisitor | 1. a questioner who is excessively harsh More Definitions → |
| indexation | 1. a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation More Definitions → |
| inbreeding | 1. the act of mating closely related individuals More Definitions → |
| isothermal | More Definitions → |
| inundation | 1. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land 2. an overwhelming number or amount More Definitions → |
| illegality | 1. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute More Definitions → |
| initialise | More Definitions → |
| infinitive | 1. the uninflected form of the verb More Definitions → |
| instilling | 1. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition More Definitions → |
| indwelling | More Definitions → |
| imipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression More Definitions → |
| infliction | 1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) 2. an act causing pain or damage More Definitions → |
| intervenor | 1. (law) a party who interposes in a pending proceeding More Definitions → |
| immaturity | 1. not having reached maturity More Definitions → |
| isoleucine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine More Definitions → |
| infighting | 1. conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders) 2. boxing at close quarters More Definitions → |
| intermezzo | 1. a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony 2. a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera More Definitions → |
| inhumanity | 1. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others 2. an act of atrocious cruelty More Definitions → |
| involution | 1. reduction in size of an organ or part (as in the return of the uterus to normal size after childbirth) 2. a long and intricate and complicated grammatical construction More Definitions → |
| ineptitude | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful More Definitions → |
| invigorate | More Definitions → |
| instigator | 1. someone who deliberately foments trouble 2. a person who initiates a course of action More Definitions → |
| inaugurate | More Definitions → |
| intimation | 1. an indirect suggestion 2. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
| interleave | More Definitions → |
| immolation | 1. killing or offering as a sacrifice More Definitions → |
| iconoclast | 1. a destroyer of images used in religious worship 2. someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions More Definitions → |
| inactivate | More Definitions → |
| ionisation | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
| immobility | 1. remaining in place 2. the quality of not moving More Definitions → |
| imprimatur | 1. formal and explicit approval More Definitions → |
| idempotent | More Definitions → |
| influencer | 1. a person who has a large following on one or more social media platform that works to generate interest in contemporary social issues and/or advertise consumer products More Definitions → |
| interweave | More Definitions → |
| invariable | 1. a quantity that does not vary More Definitions → |
| incumbency | 1. the term during which some position is held 2. a duty that is incumbent upon you More Definitions → |