5 letter words starting with IN

Incus

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The incus is one of the three small bones in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, commonly known as the anvil.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɪŋkəs/, UK: /ˈɪŋkəs/

Origin and Usage: The word incus comes from Latin, meaning "anvil." It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the middle ear bone.

Synonyms: Anvil bone, anvil-shaped bone, middle ear bone.

Related Words: Bones, ears, malle, stape, tymmy.

Example Sentences:

• The incus is one of the smallest bones in the human body.
• The incus helps to transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
• Damage to the incus can cause hearing loss and other ear problems.
• The incus is one of the three ossicles in the middle ear, along with the malleus and stapes.
• The incus is shaped like an anvil, which is where it gets its name.

Input

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. A noun meaning something that is put into a system or process for storage, processing, or output.
2. A verb meaning to enter data or instructions into a computer or other electronic device.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɪnpʊt/
• UK: /ˈɪnpʊt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "input" originated in the early 16th century from the combination of the verb "put" and the prefix "in-," meaning "into." It has been used in the context of computers and electronics since the mid-20th century.

Synonyms:

• Entry
• Insertion
• Submission
• Intake
• Feed

Related Words:

• Output
• Logic
• Error
• Bytes
• Bytes

Example Sentences:

1. The input of data into the system was slow.
2. She input the numbers into the spreadsheet.

Parts of Speech

Inkle is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, inkle refers to a narrow woven tape or band used for trimming or weaving. As a verb, it means to weave or produce inkle.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈɪŋkəl/

UK: /ˈɪŋk(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word inkle comes from the Middle English word "inklein" which means to tint or dye. The noun form of the word has been in use since the 16th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 17th century. Inkle was commonly used to make decorative bands or trimmings in clothing, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for inkle as a noun include tape, braid, ribbon, and trim. As a verb, some synonyms include weave, produce, and create.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include blink, clink, drink, and think.

Example Sentences

As a noun: She used inkle to decorate the hem of her skirt.

As a verb: She learned to inkle on a small loom.

Heres the result in HTML text format: infix

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • a morpheme or affix inserted into a word to alter its meaning or form
   • to insert a morpheme or affix into a word to alter its meaning or form
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈɪn.fɪks/
   • UK: /ˈɪn.fɪks/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "infix" comes from the Latin word "infixus," which means "fastened in."
   • In linguistics, an infix is a type of affix that is inserted within a word, rather than at the beginning or end.
   • It is a relatively rare phenomenon in English, but can be found in some words such as "un-freaking-believable."
5. Synonyms:
   • none
6. Related Words:
   • fixer
   • mixer
   • refix
   • refixe
   • sixmo
7. Example Sentences:
   • The infix "-ish-" is used to create adjectives meaning "somewhat" or "like" (e.g. "reddish," "greenish").
   • In Tagalog, an infix is used to indicate tense, aspect, and mood (e.g. "kumakain" means "eating" while "kakain" means "will eat").
   • The word

Here is the information you requested about "indri": 1. Parts of Speech: noun 2. Definitions: - A large, arboreal, diurnal lemur native to Madagascar. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈɪndri/ - UK: /ˈɪndri/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "indri" is derived from the Malagasy language, which is spoken in Madagascar where this lemur species is found. The indri is the largest living lemur species and is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. It is also culturally significant to the Malagasy people and is featured in their folklore and legends. 5. Synonyms: - None 6. Related Words: - Lemur, a type of primate also found in Madagascar. 7. Example Sentences: - The indri is known for its distinctive vocalizations, which can be heard up to 2 miles away. - The indri is a herbivore, feeding mainly on leaves, fruit, and flowers. - The indri is a symbol of Madagascars unique biodiversity and is a popular subject for ecotourism.