Latin word root · Prefixes

in- (in): in, into, on

in- (in) is a Latin root meaning “in, into, on”. Learn its variants and explore 6 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: in, into, on

Root forms: in-, im-, en-

Source word: in — in, at, on, upon, from (space)

Word family and examples

• instrument

  a tool or device used for a particular purpose

• import

  to bring goods into a country from abroad

• inspire

  to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something

• inspect

  to look at closely to assess condition or quality

• inject

  to drive or force a fluid into something

• innovate

  to introduce new methods, ideas, or products

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