Indigenous means native. Indigenous cultures can often contribute to medical discoveries. Indigent means in need of money, impoverished, or poor. The government provides medical care for indigent families. Indignant means angry. A full and detailed explanation backs Phil’s indignant denial. Indignity refers to offending a person’s dignity or self-respect. The hunger in the world is […]
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Indict and Indite
Indict means to accuse or formally charge. The grand jury is going to indict the suspect this week. Indite means to compose or put into writing. Our boss seldom uses a writer to help indite his speeches.
Difference between Indeterminable and Indeterminate
Indeterminable means impossible to fix, measure, or decide. The impact on the number of applications is indeterminable. Indeterminate means vague or unclear. Objects with indeterminate boundaries are difficult to model.
Difference between Incredible and Incredulous
Incredible means hard to believe or unbelievable. Ed’s quick explanation of the car accident is simply incredible. Incredulous means not believing or skeptical. Rob’s story of flying saucers received a few incredulous stares.
Difference between Inconceivable and Unthinkable
Inconceivable means incapable of being comprehended or explained. It’s inconceivable that the merger will cost $30 billion. Unthinkable refers to something so undesirable or difficult to believe that it is unimaginable. It was once unthinkable for a man to go outside without a hat.
Difference between Incomprehensive, Incomprehensible and Uncomprehensible
Incomprehensive means incomplete, limited, or not extensive. The reviewers rejected the reference book as incomprehensive. Incomprehensible (or uncomprehensible) means cannot be understood. The writing was so poor it was practically incomprehensible.
Difference between Incomparable and Incompatible
Incomparable means without equal. Apart from her incomparable beauty, she has a great voice. Incompatible means unable to get along or live together. Social Darwinism is incompatible with social facts.
Difference between Inclose and Enclose
Enclose is preferred in American usage. Make sure you enclose your latest resume with the application.
Difference between Incite and Insight
Incite means to arouse or provoke action. Some political views tend to incite debate within a party. Insight refers to mental vision or understanding. Harold is offering his own insights on how to invest carefully.
Difference between Incipient, Insipid and Insipient
Incipient means emerging, developing, or vital. During the exam, the doctor recognized an incipient cancer. Insipid means dull, without flavor. The play’s dialogue was insipid, so we left at intermission. Insipient means stupid or foolish. The article incisively pinpoints some of their insipient decisions.
Difference between Incidentally and Incidently
Incidentally means by chance or not intentionally. The word is commonly used to indicate that something is related, but not pertinent, to a topic being discussed. We like cheese. Incidentally, cheese has lots of calcium. Incidently is not a word.
Difference between Inapt and Inept
Inapt means inappropriate or unsuitable. The only flaw in the film is an inapt and annoying soundtrack. Inept means awkward, clumsy, or uncoordinated. His inept words during the speech made him look incompetent.