Word library

Words starting with I

73 words from the news, each with a definition, etymology, and the story behind it.

insurtech

A technology-driven company or solution that utilizes digital innovation, such as AI or…

Business

intentionality

The quality of acting with a clear, conscious purpose or deliberate focus, particularly…

Culture

intercalation

The reversible process of inserting ions or atoms into the structural lattice of a solid…

Science

intercomparison

The systematic, collaborative process of comparing multiple models or research frameworks…

Climate

interconnect

The physical or logical components, such as high-speed cables or circuit pathways, that…

Technology

interdependency

A state where multiple entities or systems are mutually reliant on one another, meaning…

Technology

interdiction

The act of intercepting or preventing the movement of prohibited people or goods, often…

World

interferometer

A precision scientific instrument that measures properties of light waves by splitting a…

Science

interlocutor

A person who takes part in a conversation, formal discussion, or diplomatic dialogue.

World

interloper

Something or someone that intrudes into a place or process where they do not belong or…

Science

intermediary

An entity or person that acts as a go-between to facilitate communication, negotiation,…

World

intermediation

The act of acting as a middleman or providing a go-between mechanism that facilitates…

Technology

interment

The act of burying a deceased person in the ground or in a tomb.

Sports

intermittency

The characteristic of being inconsistent, periodic, or not continuous, specifically…

Climate

internationalist

A person who advocates for active U.S. participation in global affairs, including the…

Politics

interoperability

The ability of different computer systems, software frameworks, or AI models to connect,…

Technology

interrelatedness

The state of being connected to or dependent upon one another in a complex or mutual way.

World

intertie

A high-voltage transmission line that connects two or more independent electrical grids…

Climate

ions

Electrically charged atoms or groups of atoms that result from the gain or loss of…

Climate

ire

Intense anger or deep resentment.

Politics

isoform

One of two or more functionally similar proteins that have slightly different amino acid…

Science

isolationism

A national policy of avoiding political, economic, or military involvement in global…

Politics

issuer

An entity, such as a company or government, that creates, registers, and sells securities…

Business