Intact is always one word.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between In regard to and In regards to
In regard to, without an s, is the correct phrase. Sometimes you can avoid this phrase by substituting words like on, about, or concerning. He notified us in regard to (on, about, concerning) the change.
Difference between In fact and Infact
In fact is always two words. In fact, it’s a surprise the team scores as well as it does.
Difference between In depth and Indepth
In depth is always two words. Let us take an in depth look at news stories.
Difference between Impracticable and Impractical
Impracticable means not capable of being done. The extensive damage made repairing the car impracticable. Impractical means having little practical value. A plan for a new stadium would be seen as impractical.
Difference between Impostor and Imposture
An impostor is a person who pretends to be someone else. The impostor felt he could bluff his way through the checkpoint. Imposture is the act of deception. Laws exist against the imposture of hyping worthless stocks.
Difference between Imply and Infer
Imply means to convey or suggest a meaning indirectly. Her memo implies that the project would be delayed a week. Infer means to conclude from facts or premises. She infers from the evidence that the accused is not guilty. Memory hook: Speakers and writers imply; listeners and readers infer.
Difference between Impetuous and Impetus
Impetuous means acting impulsively or rashly. The impetuous person spent all his money carelessly. Impetus means the force or momentum to achieve something. Per the schedule, an impetus to move the idea forward exists.
Difference between Impertinence and Pertinence
Impertinence means to be rude. His impertinence in class wasted valuable time. Pertinence means having logical precise relevance to the matter at hand. The memorial has particular pertinence to the victim’s families.
Difference between Impel and Induce
Impel means to force an action. Factories are impelled to follow the environmental regulations. Induce means to persuade or to cause to do something. The doctor prescribed a mild drug to induce sleep.
Difference between Impassable and Impassible
Impassable means not passable or cannot be traveled over. The road is impassable in winter and early spring. Impassible, a theological term, means incapable of suffering. He believes God does not suffer and is therefore impassible.
Difference between Impartable and Impartible
Impartable means capable of being transmitted, communicated, or shared. The blacksmith’s knowledge is impartable, if only we listen. Impartible means not divisible or not subject to partition. The children were sad to learn their father’s estate is impartible.