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INTERDIGITAL, in-t[.e]r-dij'i-tal, _adj._ situated between digits.--_v.t._ INTERDIG'ITATE, to insert between the fingers.--_v.i._ to be interwoven, to interlock by finger-like processes.--_n._ INTERDIGIT[=A]'TION.

INTEREST, in't[.e]r-est, _n._ advantage: premium paid for the use of money (in COMPOUND INTEREST, the interest of each period is added to its principal, and the amount forms a new principal for the next period): any increase: concern: special attention: influence over others: share: participation.--_n._ (_Spens._) IN'TERESS, interest, concern.--_v.t._ to concern deeply.--EQUITABLE INTEREST, such interest as is protected by courts of equity, although it might not be at common law; LANDED INTEREST (see LANDED); VESTED INTEREST, an interest thoroughly secure and inalienable, except for public use and upon compensation.--MAKE INTEREST FOR, to secure interest on behalf of. [O. Fr. _interest_ (Fr. _intérêt_)--L. _interest_, it is profitable, it concerns--_inter_, between, _esse_, to be.]

INTEREST, in't[.e]r-est, _v.t._ to engage the attention: to awaken concern in: to excite (in behalf of another).--_adj._ IN'TERESTED, having an interest or concern: affected or biassed by personal considerations, self-interest, &c.--_adv._ IN'TERESTEDLY.--_n._ IN'TERESTEDNESS.--_adj._ IN'TERESTING, engaging the attention or regard: exciting emotion or passion.--_adv._ IN'TERESTINGLY.--_n._ IN'TERESTINGNESS.--In an interesting condition, in the family way. [From obs. _interess_--O. Fr. _interesser_, to concern--L. _interesse_.]

INTERFACIAL, in-t[.e]r-f[=a]'shal, _adj._ (_geom._) included between two plane faces or surfaces.--_n._ INTERFACE', a plane surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies.

INTERFEMORAL, in-t[.e]r-fem'o-ral, _adj._ situated between the thighs, connecting the hind limbs.

INTERFERE, in-t[.e]r-f[=e]r', _v.i._ to come in collision: to intermeddle: to interpose: to act reciprocally--said of waves, rays of light, &c.--_ns._ INTERFER'ENCE; INTERFER'ER.--_adv._ INTERFER'INGLY. [Through O. Fr., from L. _inter_, between, _fer[=i]re_, to strike.]

INTERFLUENT, in-t[.e]r'fl[=oo]-ent, _adj._ flowing between or together--also INTER'FLUOUS. [L. _interfluens_--_inter_, between, _flu[)e]re_, to flow.]

INTERFOLD, in-t[.e]r-fold', _v.t._ to fold one into the other.

INTERFOLIACEOUS, in-t[.e]r-f[=o]-li-[=a]'shus, _adj._ placed between leaves.--_v.t._ INTERF[=O]'LIATE, to interleave.

INTERFRETTED, in-t[.e]r-fret'ed, _adj._ fretted between, or interlaced.

INTERFRONTAL, in-t[.e]r-fron'tal, _adj._ situated between the right and left frontal bones.

INTERFUSED, in-t[.e]r-f[=u]zd', _adj._ poured between: fused together: associated.--_n._ INTERF[=U]'SION.

INTERGLACIAL, in-t[.e]r-gl[=a]'shi-al, _adj._ (_geol._) occurring between two periods of glacial action.

INTERGLANDULAR, in-t[.e]r-glan'd[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between glands.

INTERGLOBULAR, in-t[.e]r-glob'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between globules.

INTERGRADE, in-t[.e]r-gr[=a]d', _v.i._ to become alike gradually.--_n._ IN'TERGRADE, an intermediate grade.

INTERGROWTH, in't[.e]r-gr[=o]th, _n._ a growing together.

INTERHEMAL, in-t[.e]r-h[=e]'mal, _adj._ between the hemal processes or spines.

INTERIM, in't[.e]r-im, _n._ time between or intervening: the meantime: in the history of the Reformation, the name given to certain edicts of the German emperor for the regulation of religious and ecclesiastical matters, till they could be decided by a general council--as the Augsburg Interim (1548), &c. [L.,--_inter_, between.]

INTERIOR, in-t[=e]'ri-ur, _adj._ inner: remote from the frontier or coast: inland.--_n._ the inside of anything: the inland part of a country.--_n._ INTERIOR'ITY.--_adv._ INT[=E]'RIORLY. [L.,--comp. of _interus_, inward.]

INTERJACENT, in-t[.e]r-j[=a]'sent, _adj._ lying between: intervening.--_n._ INTERJ[=A]'CENCY, a lying between: a space or region between others. [L. _inter_, between, _jac[=e]re_, to lie.]

INTERJACULATE, in-t[.e]r-jak'[=u]-l[=a]t, _v.i._ to interrupt conversation with an ejaculation.

INTERJECT, in-t[.e]r-jekt', _v.t._ to throw between: to insert.--_v.i._ to throw one's self between.--_n._ INTERJEC'TION, a throwing between: (_gram._) a word thrown in to express emotion.--_adjs._ INTERJEC'TIONAL, INTERJEC'TIONARY, INTERJEC'TURAL.--_adv._ INTERJEC'TIONALLY. [L. _inter_, between, _jac[)e]re_, to throw.]

INTERJOIN, in-t[.e]r-join', _v.t._ (_Shak._) to join mutually, to intermarry.

INTERKNIT, in-t[.e]r-nit', _v.t._ to unite closely.

INTERLACE, in-t[.e]r-l[=a]s', _v.t._ to lace together: to unite: to insert one thing within another.--_v.i._ to intermix.--_n._ INTERLACE'MENT.--INTERLACING ARCHES (_archit._), an arcature in which the arches intersect.

INTERLARD, in-t[.e]r-lärd', _v.t._ to mix in, as fat with lean: to diversify by mixture.

INTERLEAVE, in-t[.e]r-l[=e]v', _v.t._ to put a leaf between: to insert blank leaves in a book.

INTERLINE, in-t[.e]r-l[=i]n', _v.t._ to write in alternate lines: to write between lines.--_adj._ INTERLIN'EAR, written between lines.--_ns._ INTERLINE[=A]'TION, INTERL[=I]N'ING, act of interlining: that which is interlined: correction or alteration made by writing between lines.

INTERLINK, in-t[.e]r-lingk', _v.t._ to connect by uniting links.

INTERLOBULAR, in-t[.e]r-lob'[=u]-lar, _adj._ being between lobes.

INTERLOCATION, in-t[.e]r-lo-k[=a]'shun, _n._ a placing between.

INTERLOCK, in-t[.e]r-lok', _v.t._ to lock or clasp together.--_v.i._ to be locked together.

INTERLOCUTION, in-t[.e]r-lo-k[=u]'shun, _n._ conference: an intermediate decree before final decision.--_n._ INTERLOC'UTOR, one who speaks between or in dialogue (_fem._ INTERLOC'UTRESS, INTERLOC'UTRICE): (_Scots law_) an intermediate decree before final decision.--_adj._ INTERLOC'UTORY. [Fr.,--L. _interlocutio_, from _interloqui_--_inter_, between, _loqui_, _locutus_, to speak.]

INTERLOPER, in-t[.e]r-l[=o]p'[.e]r, _n._ one who trades without license: an intruder.--_v.i._ and _v.t._ INTERLOPE', to intrude into any matter in which one has no fair concern. [Dut. _enterlooper_, a smuggling vessel, as running in and out along the coast--L. _inter_, between, Dut. _loopen_, to run. See LEAP.]

INTERLUDE, in't[.e]r-l[=oo]d, _n._ a short dramatic performance or play between the play and afterpiece, or between the acts of a play: a short piece of music played between the parts of a drama, opera, hymn, &c.--_adj._ INTERLUD'ED, inserted as an interlude: having interludes. [From L. _inter_, between, _ludus_, play.]

INTERLUNAR, in-t[.e]r-l[=oo]'nar, _adj._ belonging to the moon's monthly period of invisibility.--Also INTERLU'NARY.

INTERMARRY, in-t[.e]r-mar'i, _v.i._ to marry between or among: to marry reciprocally, or take one and give another in marriage.--_n._ INTERMARR'IAGE.

INTERMAXILLARY, in-t[.e]r-maks'il-ar-i, _adj._ situated between the jawbones.

INTERMEDDLE, in-t[.e]r-med'l, _v.i._ to meddle with: to interfere improperly.--_n._ INTERMEDD'LER.

INTERMEDIATE, in-t[.e]r-m[=e]'di-[=a]t, _adj._ in the middle between: intervening--also INTERM[=E]'DIARY, INTERM[=E]'DIAL.--_ns._ INTERM[=E]'DIACY, state of being intermediate; INTERM[=E]'DIARY, an intermediate agent.--_adv._ INTERM[=E]'DIATELY.--_n._ INTERMEDI[=A]'TION, act of intermediating; INTERM[=E]'DIUM, a medium between: an intervening agent or instrument.

INTERMENT, in-t[.e]r'ment, _n._ burial.

INTERMEZZO, in-t[.e]r-med'z[=o], _n._ a light dramatic entertainment between the acts of a tragedy, grand opera, &c.: a short musical burlesque, &c. [It.]

INTERMIGRATION, in-t[.e]r-m[=i]-gr[=a]'shun, _n._ reciprocal migration.

INTERMINABLE, in-t[.e]r'min-a-bl, INTERMINATE, in-t[.e]r'min-[=a]t, _adj._ without termination or limit: boundless: endless.--_n._ INTER'MINABLENESS.--_adv._ INTER'MINABLY.--INTERMINATE DECIMAL, a decimal conceived as carried to an infinity of places.

INTERMINGLE, in-t[.e]r-ming'gl, _v.t._ and _v.i._ to mingle or mix together.

INTERMIT, in-t[.e]r-mit', _v.t._ to cause to cease for a time: to interrupt.--_n._ INTERMISS'ION, act of intermitting: interval: pause.--_adj._ INTERMISS'IVE, coming at intervals.--_ns._ INTERMIT'TENCE, INTERMIT'TENCY, state of being intermittent.--_adj._ INTERMIT'TENT, intermitting or ceasing at intervals, as a fever.--_adv._ INTERMIT'TINGLY.--INTERMITTENT, or INTERMITTING, SPRING, a spring flowing for a time and then ceasing, beginning again, &c. [L. _intermitt[)e]re_, _-missum_--_inter_, between, _mitt[)e]re_, to cause to go.]

INTERMIX, in-t[.e]r-miks', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to mix among or together.--_n._ INTERMIX'TURE, a mass formed by mixture: something intermixed.

INTERMOBILITY, in-t[.e]r-mo-bil'i-ti, _n._ capacity of things to move among themselves.

INTERMUNDANE, in-t[.e]r-mun'd[=a]n, _adj._ between worlds.

INTERMURAL, in-t[.e]r-m[=u]'ral, _adj._ lying between walls.

INTERMUSCULAR, in-t[.e]r-mus'k[=u]-lar, _adj._ between the muscles.

INTERMUTATION, in-t[.e]r-m[=u]-t[=a]'shun, _n._ mutual change.

INTERN, in-t[.e]rn', _adj._ internal.--_n._ an inmate of a school, an assistant surgeon or physician in a hospital.--Also INTERNE'.

INTERN, in-t[.e]rn', _v.t._ to send into the interior of a country: to immure in an interior locality without permission to leave the district.--_n._ INTERN'MENT, state of being confined in the interior of a country. [Fr. _interner_. See INTERNAL.]

INTERNAL, in-t[.e]r'nal, _adj._ being in the interior: domestic, as opposed to foreign: intrinsic: pertaining to the heart:--opp. to _External_.--_n._ INTERNAL'ITY.--_adv._ INTER'NALLY.--INTERNAL EVIDENCE, evidence with regard to a thing, subject, book, &c. afforded by its intrinsic qualities. [L. _internus_---_inter_, within.]

INTERNATIONAL, in-t[.e]r-nash'un-al, _adj._ pertaining to the relations between nations.--_n._ a short-lived association formed in London in 1864 to unite the working classes of all countries in efforts for their economic emancipation.--_adv._ INTERNAT'IONALLY.

INTERNECINE, in-t[.e]r-n[=e]'s[=i]n, _adj._ mutually destructive: deadly.--Also INTERN[=E]'CIVE. [L. _internec[=a]re_--_inter_, between, _nec[=a]re_, to kill.]

INTERNEURAL, in-t[.e]r-n[=u]'ral, _adj._ (_anat._) situated between the neural spines or spinous processes of successive vertebræ.

INTERNODE, in't[.e]r-n[=o]d, _n._ (_bot._) the space between two nodes or points of the stem from which the leaves arise.--_adj._ INTERN[=O]'DIAL. [L. _internodium_--_inter_, between, _nodus_, a knot.]

INTERNUNCIO, in-t[.e]r-nun'shi-[=o], _n._ a messenger between two parties: the Pope's representative at minor courts.--_adj._ INTERNUN'CIAL. [Sp.,--L. _internuntius_--_inter_, between, _nuntius_, a messenger.]

INTEROCEANIC, in-t[.e]r-[=o]-she-an'ik, _adj._ between oceans.

INTEROCULAR, in-t[.e]r-ok'[=u]-lar, _adj._ between the eyes.

INTERORBITAL, in-t[.e]r-or'bi-tal, _adj._ situated between the orbits of the eyes.

INTEROSCULATION, in-t[.e]r-os'k[=u]-l[=a]-shun, _n._ interconnection by, or as if by, osculation.--_adj._ INTEROS'CULANT.--_v.t._ INTEROS'CUL[=A]TE.

INTEROSSEOUS, in-t[.e]r-os'e-us, _adj._ situated between bones.--Also INTEROSS'EAL.

INTERPAGE, in-t[.e]r-p[=a]j', _v.t._ to insert on intermediate pages.

INTERPARIETAL, in-t[.e]r-pa-r[=i]'e-tal, _adj._ situated between the right and left parietal bones of the skull.

INTERPELLATION, in-t[.e]r-pel-[=a]'shun, _n._ a question raised during the course of a debate: interruption: intercession: a summons: an earnest address.--_v.t._ INTER'PELLATE, to question. [Fr.,--L.,--_interpell[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to disturb by speaking--_inter_, between, _pell[)e]re_, to drive.]

INTERPENETRATE, in-t[.e]r-pen'e-tr[=a]t, _v.t._ to penetrate between or within.--_n._ INTERPENETR[=A]'TION.

INTERPETIOLAR, in-t[.e]r-pet'i-[=o]-lar, _adj._ (_bot._) between the petioles.

INTERPHALANGEAL, in-t[.e]r-fa-lan'j[=e]-al, _adj._ situated between any successive phalanges of a finger or toe: nodal, of a digit.

INTERPILASTER, in-t[.e]r-pi-las't[.e]r, _n._ (_archit._) space between two pilasters.

INTERPLANETARY, in-t[.e]r-plan'et-ar-i, _adj._ between the planets.

INTERPLAY, in't[.e]r-pl[=a], _n._ mutual action: interchange of action and reaction.

INTERPLEAD, in-t[.e]r-pl[=e]d', _v.i._ (_law_) to discuss adverse claims to property by bill of interpleader.--_n._ INTERPLEAD'ER, one who interpleads: a form of process in the English courts, by a bill in equity, intended to protect a defendant who claims no interest in the subject-matter of a suit, while at the same time he has reason to know that the plaintiff's title is disputed by some other claimant.

INTERPLEDGE, in-t[.e]r-plej', _v.t._ to pledge mutually: to give and take a pledge.

INTREPLEURAL, in-t[.e]r-pl[=oo]'ral, _adj._ situated between the right and left pleural cavities.

INTERPOLAR, in-t[.e]r-p[=o]'lar, _adj._ situated between or connecting the poles, as of a galvanic battery.

INTERPOLATE, in-t[.e]r'po-l[=a]t, _v.t._ to insert unfairly, as a spurious word or passage in a book or manuscript, to foist in: to corrupt: (_math._) to fill up the intermediate terms of a series.--_adj._ INTER'POLABLE.--_ns._ INTERPOL[=A]'TION; INTER'POLATOR. [L. _interpol[=a]re_, -_[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _pol[=i]re_, to polish.]

INTERPOLITY, in-t[.e]r-pol'i-ti, _n._ (_rare_) interchange between countries.

INTERPOSE, in-t[.e]r-p[=o]z', _v.t._ to place between: to thrust in: to offer, as aid or services.--_v.i._ to come between: to mediate: to put in by way of interruption: to interfere.--_ns._ INTERPOS'AL, same as INTERPOSITION; INTERPOS'ER; INTERPOS'IT, a place of deposit between two cities or countries; INTERPOSI'TION, act of interposing: intervention: anything interposed. [Fr.,--L. _inter_, between, Fr. _poser_, to place.]

INTERPRET, in-t[.e]r'pret, _v.t._ to explain the meaning of, to elucidate, unfold, show the purport of: to translate into intelligible or familiar terms.--_v.i._ to practise interpretation.--_adj._ INTER'PRETABLE, capable of being explained.--_n._ INTERPRET[=A]'TION, act of interpreting: the sense given by an interpreter: the power of explaining: the representation of a dramatic part according to one's conception of it.--_adj._ INTERPRET[=A]'TIVE, collected by or containing interpretation.--_adv._ INTER'PRET[=A]TIVELY.--_n._ INTER'PRETER, one who explains between two parties: an expounder: a translator. [Fr.,--L. _interprer[=a]ri_, -_[=a]tus_--_interpres_, _inter_, between, -_pres_, prob. conn. with Gr. _phrasis_, speech.]

INTERPROVINCIAL, in-t[.e]r-pr[=o]-vin'shal, _adj._ existing between provinces.

INTERPUBIC, in-t[.e]r-p[=u]'bik, _adj._ situated between the right and left pubic bones.

INTERPUNCTION, in-t[.e]r-pungk'shun, _n._ the places of points or stops in writing, intermediate punctuation.--Also INTERPUNCTU[=A]'TION.

INTERRACIAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'si-al, _adj._ existing or taking place between races.

INTERRRADIAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'di-al, _adj._ situated between the radii or rays.--_adv._ INTERR[=A]'DIALLY.--_n._ INTERR[=A]'DIUS, an interradial part, esp. of a hydrozoan.

INTERRAMAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=a]'mal, _adj._ situated between the rami or forks of the lower jaw.

INTERREGAL, in-t[.e]r-r[=e]'gal, _adj._ existing between kings.

INTERREGNUM, in-t[.e]r-reg'num, _n._ the time between two reigns: the time between the cessation of one and the establishment of another government: any breach of continuity in order, &c.--_n._ IN'TERREIGN (_Bacon_). [L. _inter_, between, _regnum_, rule.]

INTERRELATION, in-t[.e]r-r[=e]-l[=a]'shun, _n._ reciprocal relation, interconnection.---_n._ INTERREL[=A]'TIONSHIP.

INTERREX, in't[.e]r-reks, _n._ one who rules during an interregnum: a regent. [L. _inter_, between, rex, a king.]

INTERROGATE, in-t[.e]r'o-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to question: to examine by asking questions.--_v.i._ to ask questions: to inquire.--_n._ INTERROG[=A]'TION, act of interrogating: a question put: the mark placed after a question (?).--_adj._ INTERROG'ATIVE, denoting a question: expressed as a question.--_n._ a word used in asking a question.--_adv._ INTERROG'ATIVELY.--_ns._ INTERR'OGATOR; INTERROG'ATORY, a question or inquiry.--_adj._ expressing a question. [L. _interrog[=a]re_, -_[=a]tum_--_inter_, between, _rog[=a]re_, to ask.]

INTERRUPT, in-t[.e]r-rupt', _v.t._ to break in between: to stop or hinder by breaking in upon: to divide: to break continuity.--_adj._ (_Milt._) gaping apart.--_adv._ INTERRUP'TEDLY, with interruptions.--_ns._ INTERRUP'TER, INTERRUP'TOR; INTERRUP'TION, act of interrupting: hinderance: cessation.--_adj._ INTERRUP'TIVE, tending to interrupt.--_adv._ INTERRUP'TIVELY. [L. _interrump[)e]re_--_inter_, between, _rump[)e]re_, _ruptum_, to break.]

INTERSCAPULAR, in-t[.e]r-ska'p[=u]-lar, _adj._ (_anat._) between the shoulder-blades.

INTERSCRIBE, in-t[.e]r-skr[=i]b', _v.t._ to write between. [L. _interscrib[)e]re_--_inter_, between, _scrib[)e]re_, to write.]

INTERSECANT, in-t[.e]r-s[=e]'kant, _adj._ dividing into parts: crossing.

INTERSECT, in-t[.e]r-sekt', _v.t._ to cut between or asunder: to cut or cross mutually: to divide into parts.--_v.i._ to cross each other.--_n._ INTERSEC'TION, intersecting: (_geom._) the point or line in which two lines or two planes cut each other.--_adj._ INTERSEC'TIONAL. [L. _inter_, between, _sec[=a]re_, _sectum_, to cut.]

INTERSEGMENTAL, in-t[.e]r-seg'men-tal, _adj._ pertaining to two or more segments, situated between segments.

INTERSEPTAL, in-t[.e]r-sep'tal, _adj._ situated between septa.

INTERSIDEREAL, in-t[.e]r-s[=i]-d[=e]'re-al, _adj._ situated between or among the stars.

INTERSOCIAL, in-t[.e]r-s[=o]'shal, _adj._ having mutual social relations.

INTERSONANT, in-t[.e]r's[=o]-nant, _adj._ sounding between.

INTERSPACE, in't[.e]r-sp[=a]s, _n._ a space between objects, an interval.--_v.t._ to occupy the space between.--_adj._ INTERSP[=A]'TIAL.--_adv._ INTERSP[=A]'TIALLY.

INTERSPECIFIC, in-t[.e]r-sp[=e]-sif'ik, _adj._ existing between species.

INTERSPERSE, in-t[.e]r-sp[.e]rs', _v.t._ to scatter or set here and there.--_n._ INTERSPER'SION. [L. _intersperg[)e]re_, _-spersum_--_inter_, among, _sparg[)e]re_, to scatter.]

INTERSPINOUS, in-t[.e]r-sp[=i]'nus, _adj._ situated between spines.--Also INTERSP[=I]'NAL.

INTERSTATE, in't[.e]r-st[=a]t, _adj._ existing between different states or persons therein.

INTERSTELLAR, in-t[.e]r-stel'ar, _adj._ situated beyond the solar system or among the stars: in the intervals between the stars.--Also INTERSTELL'ARY. [L. _inter_, between, _stella_, a star.]

INTERSTICE, in't[.e]r-stis, or in-t[.e]r'stis, _n._ a small space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body.--_adj._ INTERSTIT'IAL. [Fr.,--L.,--_inter_, between, _sist[)e]re_, _stitum_, to stand.]

INTERSTRATIFICATION, in-t[.e]r-strat-i-fi-k[=a]'shun, _n._ the state of lying between other strata.--_adj._ INTERSTRAT'IFIED, stratified between other bodies.--_v.i._ INTERSTRAT'IFY.

INTERSTRIAL, in-t[.e]r-str[=i]'al, _adj._ situated between striæ.

INTERTANGLE, in-t[.e]r-tang'gl, _v.t,_ to intertwist.

INTERTARSAL, in-t[.e]r-tär'sal, _adj._ between tarsal bones.

INTERTENTACULAR, in-t[.e]r-ten-tak'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between tentacles.

INTERTERGAL, in-t[.e]r-t[.e]r'gal, _adj._ situated between the terga or tergites of an arthropod.

INTERTERRITORIAL, in-t[.e]r-ter-ri-t[=o]'ri-al, _adj._ between territories or their inhabitants.

INTERTEXTURE, in-t[.e]r-teks't[=u]r, _n._ a being interwoven.

INTERTIDAL, in-t[.e]r-t[=i]'dal, _adj._ living between low-water and high-water mark.

INTERTIE, in't[.e]r-t[=i], _n._ (_archit._) in roofing, &c., a short timber binding together upright posts.

INTERTISSUE, in-t[.e]r-tish'[=u], _v.t._ (_Shak._) to interweave.

INTERTRAFFIC, in-t[.e]r-traf'ik, _n._ traffic between two or more persons or places.

INTERTRANSVERSE, in-t[.e]r-trans'v[.e]rs, _adj._ between the transverse processes of successive vertebræ.

INTERTRIBAL, in-t[.e]r-tr[=i]'bal, _adj._ existing or taking place between tribes.

INTERTRIGO, in-t[.e]r-tr[=i]'g[=o], _n._ an inflammation of the skin from chafing or rubbing. [L. _inter_, between, _ter[)e]re_, _tritum_, to rub.]

INTERTROPICAL, in-t[.e]r-trop'ik-al, _adj._ between the tropics.

INTERTWINE, in-t[.e]r-tw[=i]n', _v.t._ to twine or twist together.--_v.i._ to be twisted together: to become mutually involved.--_adv._ INTERTW[=I]N'INGLY.

INTERTWIST, in-t[.e]r-twist', _v.t._ to twist together.--_adv._ INTERTWIST'INGLY.

INTERUNION, in-t[.e]r-[=u]n'yun, _n._ an interblending.

INTERVAL, in't[.e]r-val, _n._ time or space between: any dividing tract in space or time: (_mus._) the difference of pitch between any two musical tones.--_n._ IN'TERV[=A]LE (_U.S._), a level tract along a river.--_adj._ INTERVAL'LIC--_n._ INTERVAL'LUM, an interval. [Fr.,--L. _intervallum_--_inter_, between, _vallum_, a rampart.]

INTERVEINED, in-t[.e]r-v[=a]nd', _adj._ (_Milt._) intersected, as with veins.

INTERVENE, in-t[.e]r-v[=e]n', _v.i._ to come or be between: to occur between points of time: to happen so as to interrupt: to interpose.--_v.t._ (_rare_) to separate.--_adj._ INTERVEN'IENT, being or passing between: intervening.--_ns._ INTERVEN'TION, intervening: interference: mediation: interposition; INTERVEN'TIONIST, one who advocates interference with the course of disease rather than leaving it to nature; INTERVEN'TOR, a mediator in ecclesiastical controversies: (_U.S._) a mine-inspector. [Fr.,--L. _inter_, between, _ven[=i]re_, to come.]

INTERVENTRICULAR, in-t[.e]r-ven-trik'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated between ventricles, as those of the heart or brain.

INTERVERTEBRAL, in-t[.e]r-v[.e]r'te-bral, _adj._ situated between two successive vertebræ.

INTERVIEW, in't[.e]r-v[=u], _n._ a mutual view or sight: a meeting: a conference: a visit to a notable or notorious person with a view to publishing a report of his conversation--_v.t._ to visit with this purpose.--_n._ IN'TERVIEWER, one who visits another for this purpose. [O. Fr. _entrevue_--_entre_, between, _voir_, to see.]

INTERVISIBLE, in-t[.e]r-viz'i-bl, _adj._ mutually visible.

INTERVITAL, in-t[.e]r-v[=i]'tal, _adj._ between lives, between death and resurrection.

INTERVOCALIC, in-t[.e]r-v[=o]-kal'ik, _adj._ between vowels.

INTERVOLVE, in-t[.e]r-volv', _v.t._ to involve or comprise one within another. [L. _inter_, within, _volv[)e]re_, to roll.]

INTERWEAVE, in-t[.e]r-w[=e]v', _v.t._ to weave together: to intermingle.

INTERWORK, in-t[.e]r-wurk', _v.i._ to work together: to work intermediately.--_p.adj._ INTERWROUGHT'.

INTESTATE, in-tes't[=a]t, _adj._ dying without having made a valid will: not disposed of by will.--_n._ a person who dies without making a valid will.--_adj._ INTES'TABLE, legally unqualified to make a will.--_n._ INTES'TACY, the state of one dying without having made a valid will. [L. _intest[=a]tus_--_in_, not, _test[=a]ri_, _-atus_, to make a will.]

INTESTINE, in-tes'tin, _adj._ internal: contained in the animal body: domestic: not foreign.--_n.pl._ a part of the digestive system, divided into the smaller intestine (comprising duodenum, jejunum, and ileum) and the greater intestine.--_adj._ INTES'TINAL, pertaining to the intestines of an animal body. [Fr.,--L. _intestinus_--_intus_, within.]

INTHRAL. See ENTHRAL.

INTIL, in-til', _prep._ (_Shak._) into, in, unto.

INTIMATE, in'ti-m[=a]t, _adj._ innermost: internal: close: closely acquainted: familiar.--_n._ a familiar friend: an associate.--_v.t._ to hint: to announce.--_n._ IN'TIMACY, state of being intimate: close familiarity.--_adv._ IN'TIMATELY.--_n._ INTIM[=A]'TION, obscure notice: hint: announcement. [L. _intim[=a]re_, _[=a]tum_--_intimus_, _innermost_--_intus_, within.]

INTIMIDATE, in-tim'i-d[=a]t, _v.t._ to make timid or fearful: to dispirit.--_n._ INTIMID[=A]'TION, act of intimidating: use of violence or threats to influence the conduct or compel the consent of another: state of being intimidated.--_adj._ INTIM'IDATORY.

INTINCTION, in-tingk'shun, _n._ an Eastern mode of administering both elements of communion at once by dipping the bread into the wine, usually by the cochlear or eucharistic spoon. [Low L.,--L. _inting[)e]re_, _intinctum_, to dip in.]

INTITULE, in-tit'[=u]l, same as ENTITLE.--INTITULED, intit'[=u]ld, same as ENTITLED.

INTO, in't[=oo], _prep._ noting passage inwards: noting the passage of a thing from one state to another: (_B._) often used for _unto_.

INTOED, in-t[=o]d', _adj._ having the toes more or less turned inwards.

INTOLERABLE, in-tol'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be endured.--_n._ INTOL'ERABLENESS.--_adv._ INTOL'ERABLY.--_ns._ INTOL'ERANCE, INTOLER[=A]'TION.--_adj._ INTOL'ERANT, not able or willing to endure: not enduring difference of opinion: persecuting.--_n._ one opposed to toleration.--_adv._ INTOL'ERANTLY.

INTOMB, in-t[=oo]m'. Same as ENTOMB.

INTONATE, in'ton-[=a]t, _v.i._ to sound forth: to sound the notes of a musical scale: to modulate the voice.--_n._ INTON[=A]'TION, act or manner of sounding musical notes: modulation of the voice: the opening phrase of any plain-song melody, sung usually either by the officiating priest alone, or by one or more selected choristers. [Low L. _inton[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--L. _in tonum_, according to tone.]

INTONE, in-t[=o]n', _v.i._ to utter in tones: to give forth a low protracted sound.--_v.t._ to chant: to read (the church service) in a singing, recitative manner.--_n._ INT[=O]N'ING, a modern popular term for the utterance in musical recitative of the versicles, responses, collects, &c. of the Anglican liturgy.

INTORSION, INTORTION, in-tor'shun, _n._ a twisting, winding, or bending.--_v.t._ INTORT', to twist.

INTOXICATE, in-toks'i-k[=a]t, _v.t._ to make drunk: to excite to enthusiasm or madness.--_n._ INTOX'ICANT, an intoxicating liquor.--_p.adj._ INTOX'IC[=A]TING, producing intoxication: inebriating.--_n._ INTOXIC'[=A]TION, state of being drunk: high excitement or elation. [Low L. _intoxic[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_toxicum_--Gr. _toxikon_, a poison in which arrows were dipped--_toxon_, an arrow.]

INTRA, in'tra, _adv. prefix_, within, as in IN'TRA-ABDOM'INAL, situated within the cavity of the abdomen; IN'TRA-ART[=E]'RIAL, existing within an artery; IN'TRA-CAP'SULAR, lying within a capsule; IN'TRA-CAR'DIAC, within the heart; IN'TRA-CELL'ULAR, inside a cell; IN'TRA-PARI[=E]'TAL, within walls, private: situated in the parietal lobe of the brain; IN'TRA-TERRIT[=O]'RIAL, existing within a territory; IN'TRA-TROP'ICAL, situated within the tropics; IN'TRA-UR'BAN, within a city.

INTRACTABLE, in-trakt'a-bl, _adj._ unmanageable: obstinate.--_ns._ INTRACTABIL'ITY, INTRACT'ABLENESS.--_adv._ INTRACT'ABLY.

INTRADOS, in-tr[=a]'dos, _n._ (_archit._) the interior or lower line or surface of an arch or vault:--opp. to _Extrados_, the exterior or upper curve. [Fr.,--L. _intra_, within, _dorsum_, the back.]

INTRAMUNDANE, in-tra-mun'd[=a]n, _adj._ within the world.

INTRAMURAL, in-tra-m[=u]'ral, _adj._ within the walls.

INTRANSIGENT, in-tran'si-jent, _adj._ refusing to come to any understanding, irreconcilable.--_ns._ INTRAN'SIGENTISM, the political practice or principles of such; INTRAN'SIGENTIST, one who practises such a method of opposition, esp. a member of a revolutionary party in Spain about 1873, and of a socialistic party in France. [Fr. _intransigeant_--Sp. _intransigente_--L. _in_, not, _transigens_, pr.p. of _transig[)e]re_, to transact.]

INTRANSITIVE, in-tran'si-tiv, _adj._ not passing over or indicating passing over: (_gram._) representing action confined to the agent.--_adv._ INTRAN'SITIVELY.

INTRANSMISSIBLE, in-trans-mis'i-bl, _adj._ that cannot be transmitted.

INTRANSMUTABLE, in-trans-m[=u]t'a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be changed into another substance.--_n._ INTRANSMUTABIL'ITY.

INTRANT, in'trant, _adj._ entering: penetrating.--_n._ one who enters, esp. on some public duty. [L. _intrans_, _-antis_--_intr[=a]re_, to enter.]

INTREASURE, in-trezh'[=u]r, _v.t._ to lay up securely.

INTREAT, in-tr[=e]t', _v.t._ (_Spens._) same as ENTREAT.--_adj._ INTREAT'FUL (_Spens._), full of entreaty.

INTRENCH, INTRENCHMENT. See ENTRENCH.

INTRENCHANT, in-trensh'ant, _adj._ (_Shak._) not to be cut or wounded, indivisible.

INTREPID, in-trep'id, _adj._ without trepidation or fear: undaunted: brave.--_n._ INTREPID'ITY, firm, unshaken courage.--_adv._ INTREP'IDLY. [L. _intrepidus_--_in_, not, _trepidus_, alarmed.]

INTRICATE, in'tri-k[=a]t, _adj._ involved: entangled: perplexed.--_ns._ IN'TRICACY, IN'TRICATENESS.--_adv._ IN'TRICATELY. [L. _intric[=a]tus_--_in_, in, _tric[=a]re_, to make difficulties--_tricæ_, hinderances.]

INTRIGUE, in-tr[=e]g', _n._ a complex plot: a private or party scheme: the plot of a play or romance: secret illicit love.--_v.i._ to form a plot or scheme: to carry on illicit love:--_pr.p._ intrigu'ing; _pa.p._ intrigued'.--_ns._ IN'TRIGANT, INTRIG'UER, one who intrigues, or pursues an object by secret artifices. [Fr. _intriguer_--_intric[=a]re_. See INTRICATE.]

INTRINSE, in-trins', _adj._ (_Shak._) intricate.

INTRINSIC, -AL, in-trin'sik, -al, _p.adj._ inward: genuine: inherent: essential, belonging to the point at issue: (_anat._) applied to those muscles of the limbs entirely contained within the anatomical limits of the limb.--_n._ INTRINSICAL'ITY.--_adv._ INTRIN'SICALLY.--_n._ INTRIN'SICALNESS, the quality of being intrinsical: genuineness. [Fr.,--L. _intrinsecus_--_intra_, within, _secus_, following.]

INTRINSICATE, in-trins'i-k[=a]t, _adj._ (_Shak._) intricate.

INTROCESSION, in-tro-sesh'un, _n._ (_med._) a sinking of any part inwards: depression. [L. _intro_, inwardly, _ced[)e]re_, _cessum_, to go.]

INTRODUCE, in-tro-d[=u]s', _v.t._ to lead or bring in: to conduct into a place: formally to make known or acquainted: to bring into notice or practice: to commence: to preface.--_n._ INTRODUC'TION, act of conducting into: act of making persons known to each other: act of bringing into notice or practice: preliminary matter to the main thoughts of a book: (_mus._) a kind of preface or prelude to a following movement: a treatise introductory to a science or course of study.--_adjs._ INTRODUC'TORY, INTRODUC'TIVE, serving to introduce: preliminary: prefatory.--_adv._ INTRODUC'TORILY. [L. _introduc[)e]re_, _-ductum_--_intro_, within, _duc[)e]re_, to lead.]

INTROIT, in-tr[=o]'it, _n._ an anthem sung at the beginning of the mass, immediately after the _Confiteor_, and when the priest has ascended to the altar. [L. _introitus_--_intro[=i]re_--_intro_, within, _[=i]re_, _itum_, to go.]

INTROMIT, in-tro-mit', _v.t._ to send within: to admit: to permit to enter.--_v.i._ to interfere with the effects of another:--_pr.p._ intromit'ting; _pa.p._ intromit'ted.--_ns._ INTROMISS'ION, sending within or into: (_Scots law_) the assumption of authority to deal with another's property--_legal_, where the party is expressly or impliedly authorised, either by judgment or deed, to interfere, as by drawing the rents or getting in debts--_vicious_, where an heir or next of kin, without any authority, interferes with a deceased person's estate; INTROMIT'TER, one who intromits. [L. _intro_, within, _mitt[)e]re_, _missum_, to send.]

INTRORSE, in-trors', _adj._ turned or facing inward.--_adv._ INTRORSE'LY. [L. _introrsus_, toward the middle.]

INTROSPECT, in-tro-spekt', _v.t._ to look into anything.--_v.i._ to practise introspection.--_ns._ INTROSPEC'TION, a sight of the inside or interior: the act of directly observing the processes of one's own mind, self-examination; INTROSPEC'TIONIST.--_adj._ INTROSPEC'TIVE. [L. _intro_, within, _spec[)e]re_, to see.]

INTROSUSCEPTION, in-tro-su-sep'shun, _n._ the act of taking in, as nourishment. [L. _intro_, within, _susception-em_, _suscip[)e]re_.]

INTROVERT, in-tro-v[.e]rt', _v.t._ to turn inward.--_n._ anything introverted.--_n._ INTROVER'SION.--_adj._ INTROVER'SIVE. [L. _intro_, within, _vert[)e]re_, to turn.]

INTRUDE, in-tr[=oo]d', _v.i._ to thrust one's self in: to enter uninvited or unwelcome.--_v.t._ to force in.--_ns._ INTRUD'ER; INTRU'SION, act of intruding or of entering into a place without welcome or invitation: encroachment: a pushing in, an abnormal irruption, esp. in geology, of such rocks as have come up from below into another rock or series of beds; INTRU'SIONIST, one who intrudes, esp. one of those who, before the Scotch Disruption of 1843, refused a parish the right of objecting to the settlement of an obnoxious minister by a patron:--opp. to _Non-intrusionist_.--_adj._ INTRU'SIVE, tending or apt to intrude: entering without welcome or right.--_adv._ INTRU'SIVELY.--_n._ INTRU'SIVENESS. [L. _in_, in, _trud[)e]re_, _trusum_, to thrust.]

INTRUST. See ENTRUST.

INTUITION, in-t[=u]-ish'un, _n._ the power of the mind by which it immediately perceives the truth of things without reasoning or analysis: a truth so perceived, immediate knowledge in contrast with mediate.--_v.t._ and _v.i._ IN'TUIT, to know intuitively.--_adj._ INTUIT'IONAL.--_ns._ INTUIT'IONALISM, the doctrine that the perception of truth is by intuition; INTUIT'IONALIST.--_adj._ INT[=U]'ITIVE, perceived or perceiving by intuition: received or known by simple inspection.--_adv._ INT[=U]'ITIVELY.--_n._ INT[=U]'ITIVISM. [L. _in_, into or upon, _tu[=e]ri_, _tuitus_, to look.]

INTUMESCENCE, in-t[=u]-mes'ens, _n._ the action of swelling: a swelling: a tumid state.--_v.i._ INTUMESCE', to swell up. [Fr.,--L. _in_, in, _tum[=e]re_, to swell.]

INTURBIDATE, in-tur'bi-d[=a]t, _v.t._ to render turbid. [L. _in_, in, _turbid[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to trouble.]

INTUSE, in't[=u]s, _n._ (_Spens._) a bruise. [L. _in_, in, _tund[)e]re_, _tusum_, to bruise.]

INTUSSUSCEPTION, in-tus-su-sep'shun, _n._ the partial displacement of the bowel in which one portion of it passes into the portion immediately adjacent to it--also called _Invagination_.--_v.t._ IN'TUSSUSCEPT, to take into the interior.--_adjs._ INTUSSUSCEP'TED; INTUSSUSCEP'TIVE. [L. _intus_, within, _susception-em_--_suscip[)e]re_, to take up.]

INTWINE, in-tw[=i]n'. Same as ENTWINE.

INTWIST, in-twist'. Same as ENTWIST.

INULIN, in'[=u]-lin, _n._ a starch-like product used in medicine, obtained principally from the roots of the plant _Inula_ or _Elecampane._ [Prob. Gr. _helenion_.]

INUMBRATE, in-um'br[=a]t, _v.t._ to cast a shadow upon: to shade. [L. _inumbr[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _umbr[=a]re_, to shade--_umbra_, a shadow.]

INUNCTION, in-ungk'shun, _n._ the act of anointing, the process of rubbing into the skin, as an ointment or liniment.--_n._ INUNCTUOS'ITY, absence of oiliness.

INUNDATE, in-un'd[=a]t, or in'-, _v.t._ to flow upon or over in waves (said of water): to flood: to fill with an overflowing abundance.--_adj._ INUN'DANT, overflowing.--_n._ INUND[=A]'TION, act of inundating: a flood: an overflowing. [L.,--_inund[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _und[=a]re_, to rise in waves--_unda_, a wave.]

INURBANE, in-ur-b[=a]n', _adj._ not urbane, unpolished.--_adv._ INURBANE'LY.--_n._ INURBAN'ITY.

INURE, in-[=u]r', _v.t._ to use or practise habitually: to accustom: to harden.--_v.i._ (_law_) to come into use or effect: to serve to the use or benefit of.--_n._ INURE'MENT, act of inuring: practice. [From in and _ure_--O. Fr. _eure_ (Fr. _oeuvre_, work)--L. _opera_, work; the same word _ure_ is found in _manure_ (q.v.).]

INURN, in-urn', _v.t._ to place in an urn: to entomb.

INUSITATION, in-[=u]-zi-t[=a]'shun, _n._ (_obs._) disuse.

INUTILITY, in-[=u]-til'i-ti, _n._ want of utility: uselessness: unprofitableness: something useless.

INUTTERABLE, in-ut'[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ not to be uttered.

INVADE, in-v[=a]d', _v.t._ to enter a country as an enemy: to attack: to encroach upon: to violate: to seize or fall upon.--_ns._ INVAD'ER; INV[=A]'SION, the act of invading: an attack: an incursion: an attack on the rights of another: an encroachment: a violation.--_adj._ INV[=A]'SIVE, making invasion: aggressive: infringing another's rights. [Fr.,--L. _invad[)e]re_, _invasum_--_in_, in, _vad[)e]re_, to go.]

INVAGINATION, in-vaj-i-n[=a]'shun, _n._ intussusception. [L. _in_, not, _vagina_, a sheath.]

INVALID, in-val'id, _adj._ without value, weight, or cogency: having no effect: void: null.--_adj._ IN'VALID, deficient in health, sick, weak.--_n._ one who is weak: a sickly person: one disabled for active service, esp. a soldier or sailor.--_v.t._ to make invalid or affect with disease: to enrol on the list of invalids.--_v.t._ INVAL'ID[=A]TE, to render invalid: to weaken or destroy the force of.--_ns._ INVALID[=A]'TION; IN'VALIDHOOD, IN'VALIDISM; IN'VALIDING, the return home, or to a more healthy climate, of soldiers or sailors who have been rendered incapable of active duty by wounds or the severity of foreign service; INVALID'ITY, INVAL'IDNESS, want of cogency: want of force.

INVALUABLE, in-val'[=u]-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be valued: priceless.--_adv._ INVAL'UABLY.

INVARIABLE, in-v[=a]'ri-a-bl, _adj._ not variable: without variation or change: unalterable: constantly in the same state.--_ns._ INV[=A]'RIABLENESS, INVARIABIL'ITY, the quality of being invariable or unchangeable.--_adv._ INV[=A]'RIABLY.

INVASION. See INVADE.

INVECKED, in-vekt', _adj._ invected.

INVECTED, in-vek'ted, _adj._ (_her._) having a border-line of small convex or outer curves:--opp. to _Engrailed_, of a line, or the edge of a bearing. [L. _invectus_, _inveh[)e]re_, to enter.]

INVECTIVE, in-vek'tiv, _n._ a severe or reproachful accusation brought against any one: an attack with words: a violent utterance of censure: sarcasm, or satire.--_adj._ railing: abusive: satirical.--_adv._ INVEC'TIVELY, by invective: satirically: sarcastically. [See INVEIGH.]

INVEIGH, in-v[=a]', _v.i._ to attack with words: to rail against: to revile. [L. _inveh[)e]re_, _invectum_--_in_, in, _veh[)e]re_, to carry.]

INVEIGLE, in-v[=e]'gl, _v.t._ to entice: to seduce: to wheedle.--_ns._ INVEI'GLEMENT, an enticing: an enticement--older forms INVEA'GLE, ENVEI'GLE; INVEI'GLER. [Ety. dub.; prob. a corr. of O. Fr. _enveogler_ (Fr. _aveugle_, blind)--L. _ab_, without, _oculus_, the eye.]

INVENDIBLE, in-ven'di-bl, _adj._ not vendible.--_n._ INVENDIBIL'ITY.

INVENT, in-vent', _v.t._ to devise or contrive: to make: to frame: to fabricate: to forge.--_adj._ INVEN'TIBLE.--_n._ INVEN'TION, that which is invented: contrivance: a deceit: power or faculty of inventing: ability displayed by any invention or effort of the imagination.--_adj._ INVEN'TIVE, able to invent: ready in contrivance.--_adv._ INVEN'TIVELY.--_ns._ INVEN'TIVENESS; INVEN'TOR, INVEN'TER, one who invents or finds out something new:--_fem._ INVEN'TRESS.--INVENTION OF THE CROSS, a festival observed on May 3, in commemoration of the alleged discovery of the true cross at Jerusalem in 326 by Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. [Fr.,--L. _inven[=i]re_, _inventum_--_in_, upon, _ven[=i]re_, to come.]

INVENTORY, in'ven-tor-i, _n._ a list or schedule of articles comprised in an estate, describing each article separately and precisely so as to show of what the estate consists.--_v.t._ to make an inventory of.--_adj._ INVENT[=O]'RIAL.--_adv._ INVENT[=O]'RIALLY. [Fr. _inventaire_--L. _inventarium_, a list of things found.]

INVERNESS-CAPE, in-v[.e]r-nes'-k[=a]p, _n._ a form of overcoat with cape or tippet--named from _Inverness_.

INVERSE, in-v[.e]rs', _adj._ inverted: in the reverse or contrary order: opposite, inverted--opp. to _Direct_: (_math._) opposite in effect, of one operation that annuls the effect of another, as subtraction to addition, &c.--_n._ an inverted state, a direct opposite.--_adv._ INVERSE'LY.--_n._ INVER'SION, the act of inverting: the state of being inverted: a change of order or position.--_adj._ INVER'SIVE.

INVERT, in-v[.e]rt', _v.t._ to turn in or about: to turn upside down: to reverse: to change the customary order or position.--_n._ (_archit._) an inverted arch or vault, as the floor of a sewer, &c.--_adj._ INVER'TED, turned upside down: reversed: (_geol._) denoting strata that appear to have been reversed or folded back by upheaval.--_adv._ INVER'TEDLY, in an inverted or contrary manner.--INVERTED ARCH, an arch with its curve turned downwards, as in a sewer. [L. _invert[)e]re_, _inversum_--_in_, in, _vert[)e]re_, to turn.]

INVERTEBRAL, in-v[.e]rt'e-bral, INVERTEBRATE, in-v[.e]rt'ebr[=a]t, _adj._ without a vertebral column or backbone: weak, irresolute.--_n.pl._ INVERTEBR[=A]'TA, a collective name for those animals which agree in not exhibiting the characteristics of vertebrates.--_n._ INVER'TEBRATE, an animal destitute of a skull and vertebral column.

INVEST, in-vest', _v.t._ to put vesture on, to dress: to confer or give: to place in office or authority: to adorn: to surround: to block up: to lay siege to: to place: as property in business: to lay out money on.--_adj._ INVES'TITIVE.--_ns._ INVES'TITURE, in feudal and ecclesiastical history, the act of giving corporal possession of a manor, office, or benefice, accompanied by a certain ceremonial, such as the delivery of a branch, a banner, &c., to signify the authority which it is supposed to convey; INVEST'MENT, the act of investing: a blockade: the act of surrounding or besieging: laying out money on: any placing of money to secure income or profit: that in which anything is invested: (_Shak._) clothing; INVES'TOR, one who invests. [L. _invest[=i]re_, _-[=i]tum_--_in_, on, _vest[=i]re_, to clothe.]

INVESTIGATE, in-vest'i-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to search into: to inquire into with care and accuracy.--_adj._ INVEST'IGABLE, able to be investigated.--_n._ INVESTIG[=A]'TION, act of examining into: research: study.--_adjs._ INVEST'IG[=A]TIVE, INVEST'IG[=A]TORY, promoting or given to investigation.--_n._ INVEST'IG[=A]TOR, one who investigates. [L. _investig[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, in, _vestig[=a]re_, to track.]

INVETERATE, in-vet'[.e]r-[=a]t, _adj._ firmly established by long continuance: deep-rooted, confirmed in any habit: violent.--_adv._ INVET'ERATELY.--_ns._ INVET'ERATENESS, INVET'ERACY, firmness produced by long use or continuance. [L. _inveter[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to grow old--_in_, in, _vetus_, _veteris_, old.]

INVEXED, in-vekst', _adj._ (_her._) shaped in a curve.

INVIDIOUS, in-vid'i-us, _adj._ likely to incur or provoke ill-will: likely to excite envy, enviable: offensively discriminating.--_adv._ INVID'IOUSLY.--_n._ INVID'IOUSNESS. [L. _invidiosus_--_invidia_, envy.]

INVIGORATE, in-vig'or-[=a]t, _v.t._ to give vigour to: to strengthen: to animate.--_ns._ INVIGOR[=A]'TION, the act or state of being invigorated; INVIG'ORATOR, something that invigorates.

INVINCIBLE, in-vin'si-bl, _adj._ that cannot be overcome: insuperable.--_ns._ INVIN'CIBLENESS, INVINCIBIL'ITY.--_adv._ INVIN'CIBLY.--INVINCIBLE IGNORANCE (see IGNORANCE).--THE INVINCIBLE DOCTOR, William of Occam (c. 1280-1349).

INVIOLABLE, in-v[=i]'[=o]l-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be profaned: that cannot be injured.--_ns._ INVIOLABIL'ITY, INV[=I]'OLABLENESS, the quality of being inviolable.--_adv._ INV[=I]'OLABLY.--_adjs._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TE, -D, not violated: unprofaned: uninjured.--_adv._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TELY, without violation.--_n._ INV[=I]'OL[=A]TENESS, the quality of being inviolate.

INVIOUS, in'vi-us, _adj._ (_rare_) impassable. [L.]

INVISIBLE, in-viz'i-bl, _adj._ not visible or capable of being seen--(_Shak._) INVISED'.--_ns._ INVISIBIL'ITY, INVIS'IBLENESS.--_adv._ INVIS'IBLY.--INVISIBLE CHURCH (see VISIBLE); INVISIBLE GREEN, a shade of green so dark as to be almost black; INVISIBLE INK (see INK).

INVITE, in-v[=i]t', _v.t._ to ask: to summon: to allure: to attract.--_v.i._ to ask in invitation.--_n._ INVIT[=A]'TION, the act of inviting: an asking or solicitation, the written or verbal form with which a person is invited: the brief exhortation introducing the confession in the Anglican communion-office.--_adj._ INVIT'[=A]TORY, using or containing invitation.--_n._ a form of invitation in worship, esp. the antiphon to the Venite or 95th Psalm.--_ns._ INVITE'MENT (_Lamb_), allurement, temptation; INVIT'ER.--_p.adj._ INVIT'ING, alluring: attractive.--_n._ (_Shak._) invitation.--_adv._ INVIT'INGLY, in an inviting manner.--_n._ INVIT'INGNESS, attractiveness. [Fr.,--L. _invit[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_.]

INVITRIFIABLE, in-vit'ri-f[=i]-a-bl, _adj._ not vitrifiable.

INVOCATE, in'vo-k[=a]t, _v.t._ to invoke or call on solemnly or with prayer; to implore.--_n._ INVOC[=A]'TION, the act or the form of invocating or addressing in prayer or supplication: a call or summons, especially a judicial order: any formal invoking of the blessing of God, esp. an opening prayer in a public religious service, and the petitions in the Litany addressed to God in each person and in the Trinity.--_adj._ INVOC'ATORY, that invokes: making invocation. [See INVOKE.]

INVOICE, in'vois, _n._ a letter of advice of the despatch of goods, with particulars of their price and quantity.--_v.t._ to make an invoice of. [Prob. a corr. of _envois_, pl. of Fr. _envoi_.]

INVOKE, in-v[=o]k', _v.t._ to call upon earnestly or solemnly: to implore assistance: to address in prayer. [Fr.,--L. _invoc[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_in_, on, _voc[=a]re_, to call.]

INVOLUCRE, in-vol-[=u]'k[.e]r, _n._ (_bot._) a group of bracts in the form of a whorl around an expanded flower or umbel--also INVOL[=U]'CRUM.--_ns._ INVOL'UCEL, INVOLUCEL'LUM, a secondary involucre.--_adjs._ IN'VOLUCRAL, INVOL[=U]'CRATE, having an involucre.--_n._ INVOL[=U]'CRET. [L. _involucrum_--_involv[)e]re_, to involve.]

INVOLUNTARY, in-vol'un-tar-i, _adj._ not voluntary: not having the power of will or choice: not done willingly: not chosen.--_adv._ INVOL'UNTARILY.--_n._ INVOL'UNTARINESS.

INVOLUTE, in'vo-l[=u]t, _n._ that which is involved or rolled inward: a curve traced by the end of a string unwinding itself from another curve.--_adjs._ IN'VOLUTE, -D (_bot._), rolled spirally inward: turned inward, of shells.--_n._ INVOL[=U]'TION, the action of involving: state of being involved or entangled: complicated grammatical construction: (_arith._) act or process of raising a quantity to any given power. [See INVOLVE.]

INVOLVE, in-volv', _v.t._ to wrap up: to envelop: to implicate: to include: to complicate: to overwhelm: to catch: (_arith._) to multiply a quantity into itself any given number of times.--_n._ INVOLVE'MENT, act of involving: state of being involved or entangled. [Fr.--L. _involv[)e]re_--_in_, upon, _volv[)e]re_, _vol[=u]tum_, to roll.]

INVULNERABLE, in-vul'n[.e]r-a-bl, _adj._ that cannot be wounded.--_ns._ INVULNERABIL'ITY, INVUL'NERABLENESS.--_adv._ INVUL'NERABLY.

INVULTUATION, in-vul-t[=u]-[=a]'shun, _n._ the act of piercing a wax or clay image of a person that he may suffer torture and die--one of the commonest methods of witchcraft. [Low L. _invultuation-em_--_invultare_, to stab the face of--L. _in_, in, _vultus_, the face.]

INWALL. See ENWALL.

INWARD, in'ward, _adj._ placed or being within: internal: seated in the mind or soul, not perceptible to the senses, as the 'inward part' of a sacrament: (_B._) intimate.--_n.pl._ (_B._) the intestines.--_adv._ toward the inside: toward the interior: into the mind or thoughts.--_adv._ IN'WARDLY, in the parts within: in the heart: privately: toward the centre.--_n._ IN'WARDNESS, internal state: inner meaning or significance: (_Shak._) intimacy, familiarity.--_adv._ IN'WARDS, same as INWARD. [A.S. _inneweard_ (adv.).]

INWEAVE, in-w[=e]v', _v.t._ to weave into: to complicate.

INWICK, in'wik, _n._ in curling, a stroke in which the stone rebounds from the inside edge of another stone, and then slides close to the tee.

INWIT, in'wit, _n._ inward knowledge, conscience.

INWORK, in-wurk', _v.t._ and _v.i._ to work in or into.--_n._ IN'WORKING, energy exerted inwardly.--_p.adj._ IN'WROUGHT, wrought in or among other things: adorned with figures.

INWORN, in-w[=o]rn', _adj._ worn or worked into, inwrought.

INWRAP=ENWRAP.

INWREATHE=ENWREATHE.

IO, [=i]'[=o], _n._ an exclamation of joy or triumph. [L.]

IODAL, [=i]'[=o]-dal, _adj._ _n._ an oily liquid compound with properties like chloral, obtained by treating iodine with alcohol and nitric acid.

IODINE, [=i]'o-din, _n._ one of the four non-metallic elements, so named from the violet colour of its vapour.--_n._ I'OD[=A]TE, a combination of iodic acid with a salifiable base.--_adj._ IOD'IC, containing iodine.--_n._ I'OD[=I]DE, a binary compound of iodine.--_adj._ IODIF'EROUS, yielding iodine.--_n._ I'ODISM, a morbid condition due to iodine.--_v.t._ I'OD[=I]ZE, to treat with iodine: to impregnate with iodine, as collodion.--_n._ IOD'OFORM, a lemon-yellow crystalline substance, having a saffron-like odour and an unpleasant iodine-like taste.--_adj._ IODOMET'RIC (_chem._), measured by iodine.--_ns._ I'ODURE, IOD'[=U]RET, a compound of iodine with a simple base; IOD'YRITE, a yellowish mineral composed of iodine and silver. [Gr. _ioeid[=e]s_, violet-coloured--_ion_, a violet, _eidos_, form.]

IOLITE, [=i]'o-l[=i]t, _n._ a transparent gem which presents a violet-blue colour when looked at in a certain direction. [Gr. _ion_, violet, _lithos_, stone.]

ION, [=i]'on, _n._ one of the components into which an electrolyte is broken up on electrolysis--the _Anion_, the electro-negative component, chemically attacking the anode, and the _Cation_, the electro-positive component, the cathode. [Gr. _i[=o]n_, pr.p. of _ienai_, to go.]

IONIC, [=i]-on'ik, _adj._ relating to _Ionia_ in Greece: denoting an order in architecture distinguished by the ram's-horn volute of its capital--also I[=O]'NIAN.--_vs.t._ ION'ICIZE, I'ONIZE.--_ns._ I'ONISM; I'ONIST.--IONIC DIALECT, the most important of the three main branches of the ancient Greek language (Ionic, Doric, Æolic), marked by greater softness and smoothness, the effect of its rich vowel system. Homer's _Iliad_ is written in _Old_, the history of Herodotus in _New_ Ionic: the Attic of Thucydides and Sophocles is its later form; IONIC MODE (see MODE); IONIC SCHOOL, a name given to the representative philosophers of the Ionian Greeks, such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, who debated the question what was the primordial constitutive principle of the cosmical universe.

IOTA, [=i]-[=o]'ta, _n._ a jot: a very small quantity or degree.--_ns._ IOT'ACISM, IT'ACISM, the conversion of other vowel sounds into that of iota (Eng. _[=e]_), as in modern Gr. of [Greek: ê], [Greek: u], [Greek: ei], [Greek: ê], [Greek: oi], [Greek: ui]; IT'ACIST. [Gr., the smallest letter in the alphabet, corresponding to the English _i_.]