Part 51

INQUISITION, in-kwi-zish'un, _n._ an inquiring or searching for: investigation: judicial inquiry: a tribunal in the R.C. Church, called also 'the Holy Office,' for the discovery, repression and punishment of heresy, unbelief, and other offences against religion.--_v.t._ (_Milt._), to investigate.--_adjs._ INQUISIT'IONAL, making inquiry: relating to the Inquisition: INQUIS'ITIVE, searching into: apt to ask questions: curious.--_adv._ INQUIS'ITIVELY.--_ns._ INQUIS'ITIVENESS; INQUIS'ITOR, one who inquires: an official inquirer: a member of the Court of Inquisition.--_adj._ INQUISIT[=O]'RIAL.--_adv._ INQUISIT[=O]'RIALLY.--_n._ INQUIS'ITRESS, an inquisitive woman.--_adj._ INQUISIT[=U]'RIENT (_Milt._), inquisitorial.--GRAND INQUISITOR, the chief in a Court of Inquisition. [L. _inquisition-em_. See INQUIRE.]

INROAD, in'r[=o]d, _n._ an incursion into an enemy's country: a sudden invasion: attack: encroachment.

INRUSH, in'rush, _n._ an invasion: an irruption.

INSALIVATION, in-sal-i-v[=a]'shun, _n._ the process of mixing the food with the saliva.

INSALUBRIOUS, in-sa-l[=u]'bri-us, _adj._ not healthful; unwholesome.--_n._ INSAL[=U]'BRITY.

INSALUTARY, in-sal'[=u]-tar-i, _adj._ not salutary or favourable to health: unwholesome.

INSANABLE, in-san'a-bl, _adj._ incurable.--_n._ INSAN'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INSAN'ABLY.

INSANE, in-s[=a]n', _adj._ not sane or of sound mind: crazy: mad: utterly unwise: senseless: causing insanity--(_Shak._) 'insane root,' prob. hemlock or henbane.--_adv._ INSANE'LY.--_ns._ INSANE'NESS, insanity: madness; INSA'NIE (_Shak._) insanity; INSAN'ITY, want of sanity: an alteration in all or any of the functions of the brain, unfitting a man for affairs, and rendering him dangerous to himself and others: madness.

INSANITARY, in-san'i-ta-ri, _adj._ not sanitary.--_n._ INSANIT[=A]'TION, want of proper sanitary arrangements.

INSATIABLE, in-s[=a]'shi-a-bl, INSATIATE, in-s[=a]'shi-[=a]t, _adj._ that cannot be satiated or satisfied.--_ns._ INS[=A]'TIABLENESS, INSATIABIL'ITY, INSAT[=I]'ETY.--_adv._ INS[=A]'TIABLY.

INSCIENT, in'shi-ent, _adj._ not knowing, ignorant: knowing. [Fr.,--L. _in_, not, _sciens_, _sc[=i]re_, to know; in the sense of knowing, prefix _in-_ is intens.]

INSCRIBE, in-skr[=i]b', _v.t._ to write upon: to engrave, as on a monument: to put (a person's name) in a book, by way of compliment: to imprint deeply: (_geom._) to draw one figure within another.--_adj._ INSCR[=I]B'ABLE.--_ns._ INSCR[=I]B'ER; INSCRIP'TION, a writing upon: that which is inscribed: title: dedication of a book to a person: the name given to records inscribed on stone, metal, clay, &c.--_adjs._ INSCRIP'TIONAL, INSCRIP'TIVE, bearing an inscription: of the character of an inscription. [Fr.,--L. _inscrib[)e]re_, _inscriptum_--_in_, upon, _scrib[)e]re_, to write.]

INSCROLL, in-skr[=o]l', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to write on a scroll.

INSCRUTABLE, in-skr[=oo]t'a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be scrutinised or searched into and understood: inexplicable.--_ns._ INSCRUTABIL'ITY, INSCRUT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INSCRUT'ABLY. [L. _inscrutabilis_--_in_, not, _scrut[=a]ri_, to search into.]

INSCULP, in-skulp', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to engrave, to cut or carve upon.--_n._ INSCULP'TURE (_Shak._), anything engraved. [L. _insculp[)e]re_--_in_, in, _sculp[)e]re_, to carve.]

INSECT, in'sekt, _n._ a word loosely used for a small creature, as a wasp or fly, with a body as if cut in the middle, or divided into sections: (_zool._) an arthropod, usually winged in adult life, breathing air by means of tracheae, and having frequently a metamorphosis in the life-history.--_adj._ like an insect: small: mean.--_ns._ INSECT[=A]R'IUM, a place where a collection of living insects is kept; INSEC'TICIDE, act of killing insects.--_adjs._ INSEC'TIFORM, INSEC'TILE, having the nature of an insect.--_ns._ INSEC'TIFUGE, a substance which protects against insects; INSEC'TION, an incision; IN'SECT-NET, a light hand-net for catching insects; IN'SECT-POW'DER, a dry powder used for stupefying and killing fleas and other insects, an insecticide or insectifuge. [Fr.,--L. _insectum_, pa.p. of _insec[=a]re_--_in_, into, _sec[=a]re_, to cut.]

INSECTIVORA, in-sek-tiv'or-a, _n._ an order of mammals, mostly terrestrial, nocturnal in habit, and small in size--shrews, moles, hedgehogs, &c.--_adj._ INSECTIV'OROUS, living on insects. [L. _insectum_, an insect, _vor[=a]re_, to devour.]

INSECURE, in-se-k[=u]r', _adj._ apprehensive of danger or loss: exposed to danger or loss: uncertain.--_adv._ INSECURE'LY.--_n._ INSECUR'ITY.

INSENSATE, in-sen's[=a]t, _adj._ void of sense: wanting sensibility: stupid.--_n._ INSEN'SATENESS, the state of being insensate or destitute of sense: insensibility. [L. _insens[=a]tus_--_in_, not, _sensatus_--_sensus_, feeling.]

INSENSIBLE, in-sen'si-bl, _adj._ not having feeling: not susceptible of emotion: callous: dull: unconscious: imperceptible by the senses.--_ns._ INSENSIBIL'ITY, INSEN'SIBLENESS; INSEN'SIBLIST, an unfeeling person.--_adv._ INSEN'SIBLY.--_adj._ INSEN'SUOUS, not sensuous: without the power of perception.

INSENSITIVE, in-sen'si-tiv, _adj._ not sensitive.

INSENSUOUS, in-sen's[=u]-us, _adj._ not sensuous.

INSENTIENT, in-sen'shi-ent, _adj._ not having perception.

INSEPARABLE, in-sep'ar-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be separated.--_ns._ INSEP'ARABLENESS, INSEPARABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INSEP'ARABLY.--_adj._ INSEP'ARATE (_Shak._), not separate, united.

INSERT, in-s[.e]rt', _v.t._ to introduce into: to put in or among.--_n._ (in's[.e]rt) something additional inserted into a proof, &c.; a circular, or the like, placed for posting within the folds of a paper or leaves of a book.--_adj._ INSERT'ED (_bot._), attached to or growing out of some part.--_n._ INSER'TION, act of inserting: condition of being inserted: that which is inserted. [L. _in_, in, _ser[)e]re_, _sertum_, to join.]

INSESSORES, in-se-s[=o]'r[=e]z, _n.pl._ an order of birds called by Cuvier _Passerine_ (sparrow-like)--the title is now replaced by that of _Passeres_ (q.v.).--_adj._ INSESS[=O]'RIAL, having feet (as birds) formed for perching or climbing on trees. [L. _insessor_, from _insid[=e]re_, _insessum_--_in_, on, _sed[=e]re_, to sit.]

INSET, in'set, _n._ something set in, an insertion, esp. a leaf or leaves inserted in other leaves already folded.--_v.t._ to set in, to infix or implant.

INSEVERABLE, in-sev'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be severed or separated.

INSHEATHE, in-sh[=e]_th_', _v.t._ to put in a sheath.

INSHELL, in-shel', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to hide, as in a shell.

INSHELTER, in-shel't[.e]r, _v.t._ to place in shelter.

INSHIP, in-ship', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to ship, to embark.

INSHORE, in-sh[=o]r', _adv._ on or near the shore.--_adj._ situated near the shore, as fishings.

INSHRINE, in-shr[=i]n'. Same as ENSHRINE.

INSICCATION, in-sik-k[=a]'shun, _n._ act of drying in. [L. _in_, in, _sicc[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to dry.]

INSIDE, in's[=i]d, _n._ the side or part within: things within, as the entrails, personal feelings, &c.: a passenger in the interior part of a bus or carriage.--_adj._ being within: interior.--_adv._ and _prep._ within the sides of: in the interior of: (_Amer._) within the limit of time or space (with _of_).--_n._ INS[=I]'DER, one who is inside: one within a certain organisation, &c.: one possessing some particular advantage.--INSIDE EDGE, a stroke in skating made on the inner edge of the skate, the right foot making a curve to the left, the left foot one to the right.--HAVE THE INSIDE TRACK, to have the inner side in a race-course: to have the advantage in position.

INSIDIOUS, in-sid'i-us, _adj._ watching an opportunity to ensnare: intended to entrap: deceptive: advancing imperceptibly: treacherous.--_adv._ INSID'IOUSLY.--_n._ INSID'IOUSNESS. [L. _insidiosus_--_insidiae_, an ambush--_insid[=e]re_--_in_, _sed[=e]re_, to sit.]

INSIGHT, in's[=i]t, _n._ sight into: thorough knowledge or skill: power of acute observation.

INSIGNIA, in-sig'ni-a, _n.pl._ signs or badges of office or honour: marks by which anything is known. [L., pl. of _insigne_--_in_, in, _signum_, a mark.]

INSIGNIFICANT, in-sig-nif'i-kant, _adj._ destitute of meaning: without effect: unimportant: petty.--_ns._ INSIGNIF'ICANCE, INSIGNIF'ICANCY.--_adv._ INSIGNIF'ICANTLY.--_adj._ INSIGNIF'IC[=A]TIVE, not significative or expressing by external signs.

INSINCERE, in-sin-s[=e]r', _adj._ deceitful: dissembling: not to be trusted: unsound.--_adv._ INSINCERE'LY.--_n._ INSINCER'ITY.

INSINEW, in-sin'[=u], _v.t._ (_Shak._) to impart vigour to.

INSINUATE, in-sin'[=u]-[=a]t, _v.t._ to introduce gently or artfully: to hint, esp. a fault: to work into favour.--_v.i._ to creep or flow in: to enter gently: to obtain access by flattery or stealth.--_adj._ INSIN'UATING, tending to insinuate or enter gently: insensibly winning confidence.--_adv._ INSIN'UATINGLY.--_n._ INSINU[=A]'TION, act of insinuating: power of insinuating: that which is insinuated: a hint, esp. conveying an indirect imputation.--_adj._ INSIN'UATIVE, insinuating or stealing on the confidence: using insinuation.--_n._ INSIN'UATOR.--_adj._ INSIN'UATORY. [L. _insinu[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _sinus_, a curve.]

INSIPID, in-sip'id, _adj._ tasteless: wanting spirit or animation: dull.--_adv._ INSIP'IDLY.--_ns._ INSIP'IDNESS, INSIPID'ITY, want of taste. [Fr.,--Low L.,--L. _in_, not, _sapidus_, well-tasted--_sap[)e]re_, to taste.]

INSIPIENCE, in-sip'i-ens, _adj._ lack of wisdom.--_adj._ INSIP'IENT. [Fr.,--L.,--_in_, not, _sapiens_, wise]

INSIST, in-sist', _v.i._ to dwell on emphatically in discourse: to persist in pressing: (_Milt._) to persevere.--_n._ INSIST'ENCE, perseverance in pressing any claim, grievance, &c.: pertinacity.--_adj._ INSIST'ENT, urgent: prominent: upright on end.--_adv._ INSIST'ENTLY.--_n._ INSIST'URE, persistence: (_Shak._) constancy. [Fr.,--L. _insist[)e]re_, _in_, upon, _sist[)e]re_, to stand.]

INSNARE. See ENSNARE.

INSOBRIETY, in-so-br[=i]'e-ti, _n._ want of sobriety.

INSOCIABLE, in-s[=o]'sha-bl, _adj._ not sociable: that cannot be associated or joined.

INSOLATE, in'so-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to expose to the sun's rays.--_n._ INSOL[=A]'TION, exposure to the sun's rays: an injury to plants caused by too much of the sun. [L. _insol[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _sol_, the sun.]

INSOLE, in's[=o]l, _n._ the inner sole of a boot or shoe:--opp. to _Outsole_: a sole of some material placed inside a shoe for warmth or dryness.

INSOLENT, in'so-lent, _adj._ overbearing: insulting: rude.--_n._ IN'SOLENCE.--_adv._ IN'SOLENTLY. [O. Fr.,--L. _insolens_--_in_, not, _solens_, pa.p. of _sol[=e]re_, to be wont.]

INSOLIDITY, in-so-lid'i-ti, _n._ want of solidity.

INSOLUBLE, in-sol'[=u]-bl, _adj._ not capable of being dissolved: not to be solved or explained.--_ns._ INSOLUBIL'ITY, INSOL'UBLENESS.

INSOLVABLE, in-solv'a-bl, _adj._ not solvable.

INSOLVENT, in-solv'ent, _adj._ not able to pay one's debts: bankrupt: pertaining to insolvent persons.--_n._ one unable to pay his debts.--_n._ INSOLV'ENCY, bankruptcy.

INSOMNIA, in-som'ni-a, _n._ sleeplessness.--_adj._ INSOM'NIOUS.--_n._ INSOM'N[=O]LENCE. [L. _insomnis_, sleepless.]

INSOMUCH, in-so-much', _adv._ to such a degree: so.

INSOOTH, in-s[=oo]th', _adv._ (_Shak._) in truth, indeed.

INSOUCIANT, in-s[=oo]'si-ant, _adj._ indifferent: careless.--_n._ INSOU'CIANCE. [Fr. _in_, not, _souciant_--_souci_, care.]

INSPAN, in'span, _v.t._ to yoke (draught-oxen or horses) to a vehicle. [Dut. _inspannen_, to yoke--_in_, in, _spannen_, to tie.]

INSPECT, in-spekt', _v.t._ to look into: to examine: to look at narrowly: to superintend.--_adv._ INSPECT'INGLY.--_n._ INSPEC'TION, the act of inspecting or looking into: careful or official examination.--_adjs._ INSPEC'TIONAL; INSPEC'TIVE.--_ns._ INSPEC'TOR, one who looks into or oversees: an examining officer: a superintendent; INSPEC'TOR[=A]TE, a district under charge of an inspector: a body of inspectors collectively.--_adj._ INSPECT[=O]'RIAL.--_ns._ INSPEC'TORSHIP, the office of an inspector; INSPEC'TRESS, a female inspector. [L. _inspect[=a]re_, freq. of _inspic[)e]re_, _inspectum_--_in_, into, _spec[)e]re_, to look.]

INSPHERE. See ENSPHERE.

INSPIRE, in-sp[=i]r', _v.t._ to breathe into: to draw or inhale into the lungs: to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing: to infuse into the mind: to instruct by divine influence: to instruct or affect with a superior influence.--_v.i._ to draw in the breath.--_adj._ INSPIR'ABLE, able to be inhaled.--_n._ INSPIR[=A]'TION, the act of inspiring or breathing into: a breath: the divine influence by which the sacred writers of the Bible were instructed: superior elevating or exciting influence.--_adjs._ INSPIR[=A]'TIONAL, INSPIRATORY (in-spir'a-tor-i, or in'spir-a-tor-i), belonging to or aiding inspiration or inhalation.--_n._ INSPIR[=A]'TIONIST, one who maintains the direct inspiration of the Scriptures.--_adj._ INSPIRED', actuated or directed by divine influence: influenced by elevated feeling: prompted by superior, but not openly declared, knowledge or authority: actually authoritative.--_n._ INSPIR'ER.--_adv._ INSPIR'INGLY. [Fr.,--L. _inspir[=a]re_--_in_, into, _spir[=a]re_, to breathe.]

INSPIRIT, in-spir'it, _v.t._ to infuse spirit into.

INSPISSATE, in-spis'[=a]t, _v.t._ to thicken by the evaporation of moisture, as the juices of plants.--_n._ INSPISS[=A]'TION. [L. _in_, in, _spiss[=a]re_--_spissus_, thick.]

INSTABILITY, in-sta-bil'i-ti, _n._ want of steadiness or firmness: inconstancy, fickleness: mutability.--_adj._ INST[=A]'BLE, not stable: inconstant.

INSTALL, INSTAL, in-stawl', _v.t._ to place in a seat: to place in an office or order: to invest with any charge or office with the customary ceremonies.--_ns._ INSTALL[=A]'TION, the act of installing or placing in an office with ceremonies: a placing in position for use, also a general term for the complete mechanical apparatus for electric lighting, &c.; INSTAL'MENT, the act of installing: one of the parts of a sum paid at various times: that which is produced at stated periods. [Fr.,--Low L. _installare_--_in_, in, _stallum_, a stall--Old High Ger. _stal_ (Ger. _stall_), Eng. _stall_.]

INSTANCE, in'stans, _n._ quality of being urgent: solicitation: occurrence: occasion: example: (_Shak._) evidence, proof.--_v.t._ to mention as an example.--_n._ IN'STANCY, insistency.--_adj._ INSTAN'TIAL (_rare_).--AT THE INSTANCE OF, at the motion or solicitation of; FOR INSTANCE, to take as an example. [O. Fr.,--L. _instantia_--_instans_.]

INSTANT, in'stant, _adj._ pressing, urgent: immediate: quick: without delay: present, current, as the passing month.--_n._ the present moment of time: any moment or point of time.--_n._ INSTANTAN[=E]'ITY.--_adj._ INSTANT[=A]N'EOUS, done in an instant: momentary: occurring or acting at once: very quickly.--_adv._ INSTANT[=A]N'EOUSLY.--_n._ INSTANT[=A]N'EOUSNESS.--_advs._ INSTAN'TER, immediately; IN'STANTLY, on the instant or moment: immediately: (_Shak._) at the same time: (_B._) importunately, zealously. [L. _instans_, _-antis_, pr.p. of _inst[=a]re_--_in_, upon, _st[=a]re_, to stand.]

INSTAR, in-st[:a]r', _v.t._ to adorn with stars.

INSTATE, in-st[=a]t', _v.t._ to put in possession: to install.

INSTAURATION, in-stawr-[=a]'shun, _n._ restoration: renewal. [L. _instaur[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to restore.]

INSTEAD, in-sted', _adv._ in the stead, place, or room of. [M. E. _in stede_--A.S. _on stede_, in the place.]

INSTELLATION, in-stel-[=a]'shun, _n._ (_rare_) a placing among the stars.

INSTEP, in'step, _n._ the prominent upper part of the human foot near its junction with the leg: in horses, the hind-leg from the ham to the pastern joint.

INSTIGATE, in'sti-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to urge on: to set on: to foment.--_ns._ INSTIG[=A]'TION, the act of inciting: impulse, esp. to evil; IN'STIGATOR, an inciter, generally in a bad sense. [L. _instig[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_.]

INSTIL, in-stil', _v.t._ to drop into: to infuse slowly into the mind:--_pr.p._ instil'ling; _pa.p._ instilled'.--_ns._ INSTILL[=A]'TION, INSTIL'MENT, the act of instilling or pouring in by drops: the act of infusing slowly into the mind: that which is instilled or infused. [Fr.,--L. _instill[=a]re_--_in_, in, _still[=a]re_, to drop.]

INSTINCT, in'stingkt, _n._ impulse: an involuntary prompting to action: intuition: the mental aspect of those actions which take rank between unconscious reflex activities and intelligent conduct: the natural impulse by which animals are guided apparently independent of reason or experience.--_adj._ (in-stingkt') instigated or incited: moved: animated.--_adj._ INSTINC'TIVE, prompted by instinct: involuntary: acting according to or determined by natural impulse.--_adv._ INSTINC'TIVELY.--_n._ INSTINCTIV'ITY (_rare_). [L. _instinctus_--_instingu[)e]re_, to instigate.]

INSTIPULATE, in-stip'[=u]-l[=a]t, _adj._ (_bot._) having no stipules.

INSTITORIAL, in-sti-t[=o]'ri-al, _adj._ (_law_) pertaining to an agent or factor. [L. _institorius_--_institor_, an agent, broker.]

INSTITUTE, in'sti-t[=u]t, _v.t._ to set up in: to erect: to originate: to establish: to appoint: to commence: to educate.--_n._ anything instituted or formally established: established law: precept or principle: (_pl._) a book of precepts, principles, or rules, esp. in jurisprudence: an institution: a literary and philosophical society or association, as the 'Institute of France' (embracing _L'Acad['e]mie Francaise_, _L'Acad['e]mie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres_, _L'Acad['e]mie des Sciences_, _L'Acad['e]mie des Beaux Arts_, and _L'Acad['e]mie des Sciences Morales et Politiques_).--_n._ INSTIT[=U]'TION, the act of instituting or establishing: that which is instituted or established: foundation: established order: enactment: a society established for some object: that which institutes or instructs: a system of principles or rules: the origination of the Eucharist and the formula of institution: the act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest.--_adjs._ INSTIT[=U]'TIONAL, INSTIT[=U]'TIONARY, belonging to an institution: instituted by authority: elementary.--_n._ IN'STITUTIST, a writer of institutes or elementary rules.--_adj._ IN'STITUTIVE, able or tending to establish: depending on an institution.--_n._ IN'STITUTOR, one who institutes: an instructor. [L. _institu[)e]re_, _-[=u]tum_--_in_, in, _statu[)e]re_, to cause to stand--_st[=a]re_, to stand.]

INSTREAMING, in-str[=e]m'ing, _n._ an influx.

INSTRUCT, in-strukt', _v.t._ to prepare: to inform: to teach: to order or command.--_adj._ (_Milt._) instructed.--_adj._ INSTRUCT'IBLE, able to be instructed.--_n._ INSTRUC'TION, the act of instructing or teaching: information: command: (_pl._) special directions, commands--in parliamentary sense, 'Instructions to the Committee' are supplementary and auxiliary to the Bill under consideration, but falling broadly within its general scope.--_adjs._ INSTRUC'TIONAL, relating to instruction: educational; INSTRUC'TIVE, containing instruction or information: conveying knowledge.--_adv._ INSTRUC'TIVELY.--_ns._ INSTRUC'TIVENESS; INSTRUC'TOR:--_fem._ INSTRUC'TRESS. [L. _instru[)e]re_, _instructum_--_in_, in, _stru[)e]re_, to pile up.]

INSTRUMENT, in'str[=oo]-ment, _n._ a tool or utensil: a machine producing musical sounds: a writing containing a contract: one who, or that which, is made a means.--_adj._ INSTRUMENT'AL, acting as an instrument or means: serving to promote an object: helpful: belonging to or produced by musical instruments: (_gram._) serving to indicate the instrument or means--of a case in Sanskrit, involving the notion of _by_ or _with_.--_ns._ INSTRUMENT'ALIST, one who plays on a musical instrument; INSTRUMENTAL'ITY, agency.--_adv._ INSTRUMENT'ALLY.--_n._ INSTRUMENT[=A]'TION (_mus._), the arrangement of a composition for performance by different instruments: the playing upon musical instruments. [O. Fr.,--L. _instrumentum_--_instru[)e]re_, to instruct.]

INSUBJECTION, in-sub-jek'shun, _n._ want of subjection.

INSUBORDINATE, in-sub-or'din-[=a]t, _adj._ not subordinate or submissive: disobedient.--_n._ INSUBORDIN[=A]'TION.

INSUBSTANTIAL, in-sub-stan'shal, _adj._ (_Shak._) not substantial: not real.--_n._ INSUBSTANTIAL'ITY.

INSUCKEN, in'suk-n, _adj._ in Scots law, pertaining to a district astricted to a certain mill.

INSUFFERABLE, in-suf'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be endured: detestable.--_adv._ INSUFF'ERABLY.

INSUFFICIENT, in-suf-fish'ent, _adj._ not sufficient: deficient: unfit: incapable.--_ns._ INSUFFIC'IENCY, INSUFFIC'IENCE (_rare_).--_adv._ INSUFFIC'IENTLY.

INSUFFLATE, in-suf'l[=a]t, _v.t._ to breathe on.--_ns._ INSUFFL[=A]'TION, the art of breathing on anything, or of blowing air to induce respiration, as into the mouth of a newborn child, esp. as a symbol of the outpouring of the Holy Ghost; IN'SUFFL[=A]TOR, a form of injector for forcing air into a furnace. [Through Low L., from L. _in_, in, _suffl[=a]re_, to blow.]

INSULAR, in's[=u]-lar, _adj._ belonging to an island: surrounded by water: standing or situated alone: narrow, prejudiced.--_ns._ IN'SULARISM, INSULAR'ITY, the state of being insular.--_adv._ IN'SULARLY.--_v.t._ IN'SULATE, to place in a detached situation: to prevent connection or communication: (_electricity_) to separate, esp. from the earth, by a non-conductor.--_ns._ INSUL[=A]'TION; IN'SULATOR, one who, or that which, insulates: a non-conductor of electricity. [Fr.,--L. _insularis_--_insula_, an island.]

INSULSE, in-suls', _adj._ stupid.--_n._ INSUL'SITY (_Milt._), stupidity. [L. _insulsus_--_in_, not, _sal[=i]re_, to salt.]

INSULT, in-sult', _v.t._ to treat with indignity or contempt: to abuse: to affront.--_n._ (in'sult) abuse: affront: contumely.--_adjs._ INSULT'ABLE, capable of being insulted; INSULT'ANT (_rare_), insulting.--_n._ INSULT'ER (_obs._), one who makes an attack.--_adj._ INSULT'ING, conveying insult: insolent: contemptuous.--_adv._ INSULT'INGLY, in an insulting or insolent manner.--_n._ INSULT'MENT (_Shak._), insult. [Fr.,--L. _insult[=a]re_--_insil[=i]re_, to spring at--_in_, upon, _sal[=i]re_, to leap.]

INSUPERABLE, in-s[=u]'p[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be passed over: unconquerable.--_n._ INSUPERABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INS[=U]'PERABLY. [O. Fr.,--L.,--_in_, not, _superabilis_--_super[=a]re_, to pass over--_super_, above.]

INSUPPORTABLE, in-sup-p[=o]rt'a-bl, _adj._ not supportable or able to be endured: unbearable: insufferable: (_Spens._) irresistible.--_n._ INSUPPORT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INSUPPORT'ABLY.

INSUPPRESSIBLE, in-sup-pres'i-bl, _adj._ not to be suppressed or concealed.--_adj._ INSUPPRESS'IVE (_Shak._), that cannot be suppressed or concealed.

INSURE, in-sh[=oo]r', _v.t._ to make sure or secure: to contract for a premium to make good a loss, as from fire, &c., or to pay a certain sum on a certain event, as death.--_v.i._ to practise making insurance.--_adj._ INSUR'ABLE, that may be insured.--_ns._ INSUR'ANCE, the act of insuring, or a contract by which one party undertakes for a payment or premium to guarantee another against risk or loss--the written contract called the INSUR'ANCE-POL'ICY: the premium so paid; INSUR'ANCER (_obs._); INSUR'ER, one who agrees to pay money to another party on the happening of a certain event. [O. Fr. _enseurer_--_en_, and _seur_, sure.]

INSURGENT, in-sur'jent. _adj._ rising up or against: rising in opposition to authority: rebellious.--_n._ one who rises in opposition to established authority: a rebel.--_n._ INSUR'GENCY, a rising up or against: insurrection: rebellion--also INSUR'GENCE. [L. _insurgens_, _-entis_--_in_, upon, _surg[)e]re_, to rise.]

INSURMOUNTABLE, in-sur-mownt'a-bl, _adj._ not surmountable: that cannot be overcome.--_n._ INSURMOUNTABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INSURMOUNT'ABLY.

INSURRECTION, in-sur-rek'shun, _n._ a rising up or against: open and active opposition to the execution of the law: a rebellion.--_adjs._ INSURREC'TIONAL, INSURREC'TIONARY.--_n._ INSURREC'TIONIST, one who favours or takes part in an insurrection. [L. _insurrection-em_--_insurg[)e]re_. See INSURGENT.]

INSUSCEPTIBLE, in-sus-sep'ti-bl, _adj._ not susceptible: not capable of feeling or of being affected--also INSUSCEP'TIVE.--_n._ INSUSCEPTIBIL'ITY.

INSWATHE, in-sw[=a]th', _v.t._ See ENSWATHE.

INTACT, in-takt', _adj._ untouched, uninjured.--_adj._ INTACT'ABLE, not perceptible to touch.--_n._ INTACT'NESS. [L. _intactus_--_in_, not, _tang[)e]re_, _tactum_, to touch.]

INTAGLIO, in-tal'y[=o], _n._ a figure cut into any substance: a stone or gem in which the design is hollowed out, the opposite of a cameo.--_adj._ INTAGL'IATED, formed in intaglio: engraved. [It.,--_intagliare_--_in_, into, _tagliare_, to cut (twigs)--L. _talea_, a twig.]

INTAKE, in't[=a]k, _n._ that which is taken in: a tract of land enclosed: the point at which contraction begins: (_prov._) any kind of cheat or imposition.

INTANGIBLE, in-tan'ji-bl, _adj._ not tangible or perceptible to touch.--_ns._ INTAN'GIBLENESS, INTANGIBIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTAN'GIBLY. [See INTACT.]

INTEGER, in'te-j[.e]r, _n._ that which is left untouched or undiminished, a whole: (_arith._) a whole number, as opposed to a fraction.--_adj._ IN'TEGRAL, entire or whole: not fractional: unimpaired: intrinsic, belonging as a part to the whole.--_n._ a whole: the whole as made up of its parts.--_adv._ IN'TEGRALLY.--_adj._ IN'TEGRANT, making part of a whole: necessary to form an integer or an entire thing.--_v.t._ IN'TEGR[=A]TE, to make up as a whole: to make entire: to renew.--_n._ INTEGR[=A]'TION.--INTEGRAL FUNCTION (_algebra_), a function which does not include the operation of division in any of its terms (see FUNCTION). [L.,--_in_, not, root of _tang[)e]re_, to touch.]

INTEGRITY, in-teg'ri-ti, _n._ entireness, wholeness: the unimpaired state of anything: uprightness: honesty: purity. [See INTEGER.]

INTEGUMENT, in-teg'[=u]-ment, _n._ the external protective covering of a plant or animal.--_adj._ INTEGUMENT'ARY. [L.,--_integ[)e]re_--_in_, upon, _teg[)e]re_, to cover.]

INTELLECT, in'tel-lekt, _n._ the mind, in reference to its rational powers: the thinking principle: (_pl._, _coll._) senses.--_adj._ IN'TELLECTED (_Cowper_), endowed with intellect.--_n._ INTELLEC'TION, the act of understanding: (_philos._) apprehension or perception.--_adjs._ INTELLECT'IVE, able to understand: produced or perceived by the understanding; INTELLECT'UAL, of or relating to the intellect: perceived or performed by the intellect: having the power of understanding.--_n._ mental power.--_v.t._ INTELLECT'UALISE, to reason intellectually: to endow with intellect: to give an intellectual character to.--_ns._ INTELLECT'UALISM, the doctrine which derives all knowledge from pure reason: the culture of the intellect; INTELLECT'UALIST; INTELLECTUAL'ITY, intellectual power.--_adv._ INTELLECT'UALLY. [Fr.,--L.,--_intellig[)e]re_, to understand--_inter_, between, _leg[)e]re_, to choose.]

INTELLIGENT, in-tel'-i-jent, _adj._ having intellect: endowed with the faculty of reason: well informed: bringing intelligence. (_Shak._) communicative.--_ns._ INTELL'IGENCE, intellectual skill or knowledge: information communicated: news: a spiritual being; INTELL'IGENCER, one going between parties: a spy.--_adjs._ INTELLIGEN'TIAL, pertaining to the intelligence: consisting of spiritual being.--_adv._ INTELL'IGENTLY.--_adj._ INTELL'IGIBLE, that maybe understood: clear: (_philos._) capable of being apprehended by the understanding only.--_ns._ INTELL'IGIBLENESS, INTELLIGIBIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTELL'IGIBLY. [L. _intelligens_, -_entis_, pr.p. of _intellig[)e]re_.]

INTEMPERANCE, in-tem'p[.e]r-ans, _n._ want of due restraint: excess of any kind: habitual indulgence in intoxicating liquor.--_n._ INTEM'PERANT, one who is intemperate.--_adj._ INTEM'PERATE, indulging to excess any appetite or passion: given to an immoderate use of intoxicating liquors: passionate: exceeding the usual degree: immoderate.--_adv._ INTEM'PERATELY.--_n._ INTEM'PERATENESS.

INTENABLE, in-ten'a-bl, _adj._ not tenable.

INTEND, in-tend', _v.t._ to fix the mind upon: to design: to purpose: (_Milt._) to extend: (_Shak._) to direct.--_v.i._ to have a design: to purpose.--_ns._ INTEND'ANT, an officer who superintends some public business, a title of many public officers in France and other countries; INTEND'ANCY, his office.--_adj._ INTEND'ED, purposed: betrothed.--_n._ an affianced lover.--_adv._ INTEND'EDLY, with intention or design.--_ns._ INTEND'IMENT (_Spens._), attention, knowledge, intention; INTEND'MENT (_Shak._), intention, design. [O. Fr. _entendre_--L. _intend[)e]re_, _intentum_ and _intensum_--_in_, towards, _tend[)e]re_, to stretch.]

INTENERATE, in-ten'e-r[=a]t, _v.t._ to make tender.--_n._ INTENER[=A]'TION.

INTENSE, in-tens', _adj._ closely strained: extreme in degree: very severe: emotional.--_v.t._ INTEN'SATE (_Carlyle_), to intensify.--_adv._ INTENSE'LY.--_ns._ INTENSE'NESS, INTENS'ITY; INTENSIFIC[=A]'TION, the act of intensifying.--_v.t._ INTEN'SIFY, to make more intense.--_v.i._ to become intense:--_pa.p._ intens'ified.--_n._ INTEN'SION, a straining or bending: increase of intensity: (_logic_) the sum of the qualities implied by a general name.--_adj._ INTEN'SIVE, stretched: admitting of increase of degree: unremitted: serving to intensify: (_gram._) giving force or emphasis.--_adv._ INTEN'SIVELY.--_n._ INTEN'SIVENESS. [See INTEND.]

INTENT, in-tent', _adj._ having the mind bent on: fixed with close attention: diligently applied.--_n._ the thing aimed at or intended: a design: meaning.--_n._ INTEN'TION, a fixing of the mind on any object: fixed direction of mind: the object aimed at: design: purpose.--_adjs._ INTEN'TIONAL, INTEN'TIONED, with intention: intended: designed.--_advs._ INTEN'TIONALLY, with intention; INTENT'LY, in an intent manner.--_adj._ INTEN'TIVE (_Bacon_), attentive.--_n._ INTENT'NESS.--TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES, in every respect.--WELL- (or ILL-) INTENTIONED, having good (or ill) designs. [See INTEND.]

INTER, in-t[.e]r', _v.t._ to bury:--_pr.p._ inter'ring; _pa.p._ interred'.--_n._ INTER'MENT. [Fr. _enterrer_--Low L. _interr[=a]re_--L. _in_, into, _terra_, the earth.]

INTERACT, in-t[.e]r-akt', _n._ a short piece in a play acted between the principal pieces: the interval between the acts of a drama.--_v.i._ to act on one another.--_n._ INTERAC'TION, action between bodies, mutual

## action.--_adj._ INTERAC'TIVE.

INTERAULIC, in-t[.e]r-aw'lik, _adj._ existing between royal courts.

INTERBREED, in-t[.e]r-br[=e]d, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to breed by crossing one species of animals or plants with another.--_n._ INTERBREED'ING.

INTERCALATE, in-t[.e]r'kal-[=a]t, _v.t._ to insert between, as a day in a calendar.--_adjs._ INTER'CALARY, INTER'CALAR, inserted between others.--_n._ INTERCAL[=A]'TION.--_adj._ INTER'CALATIVE. [L. _intercal[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _cal[=a]re_, to call. See CALENDS.]

INTERCEDE, in-t[.e]r-s[=e]d', _v.i._ and _v.t._ to act as peacemaker between two: to plead for one.--_adj._ INTERCED'ENT.--_n._ INTERCED'ER. [Fr.,--L. _interced[)e]re_, _-cessum_--_inter_, between, _ced[)e]re_, to go.]

INTERCELLULAR, in-t[.e]r-sel'[=u]-lar, _adj._ lying between cells.

INTERCEPT, in-t[.e]r-sept', _v.t._ to stop and seize on its passage: to obstruct, check: to interrupt communication with: to cut off: (_math._) to take or comprehend between.--_ns._ INTERCEP'TER, INTERCEP'TOR; INTERCEP'TION.--_adj._ INTERCEP'TIVE. [Fr.,--L. _intercip[)e]re_, _-ceptum_--_inter_, between, _cap[)e]re_, to seize.]

INTERCEREBRAL, in-t[.e]r-ser'e-bral, _adj._ connecting two parts of the brain.

INTERCESSION, in-t[.e]r-sesh'un, _n._ act of interceding or pleading for another.--_adj._ INTERCESS'IONAL, containing intercession or pleading for others.--_n._ INTERCESS'OR, one who goes between: one who reconciles two enemies: one who pleads for another: a bishop who acts during a vacancy in a see.--_adjs._ INTERCESS[=O]'RIAL, INTERCESS'ORY, interceding.--INTERCESSION OF SAINTS, prayer offered in behalf of Christians on earth by saints. [See INTERCEDE.]

INTERCHAIN, in-t[.e]r-ch[=a]n', _v.t._ to chain together.

INTERCHANGE, in-t[.e]r-ch[=a]nj', _v.t._ to give and take mutually: to exchange.--_v.i._ to succeed alternately.--_n._ mutual exchange: alternate succession.--_adj._ INTERCHANGE'ABLE, that may be interchanged: following each other in alternate succession.--_ns._ INTERCHANGE'ABLENESS, INTERCHANGEABIL'ITY.--_adv._ INTERCHANGE'ABLY.--_ns._ INTERCHANGE'MENT (_Shak._), exchange, mutual transfer; INTERCHANG'ER.

INTERCILIUM, in-t[.e]r-sil'i-um, _n._ the space between the eyebrows.

INTERCIPIENT, in-t[.e]r-sip'i-ent, _adj._ intercepting.--_n._ the person or thing that intercepts. [L. _intercipiens_, -_entis_, pr.p. of _intercip[)e]re_.]