Words With Prefix IN, IL, or IR

Words With Prefix IN, IL, or IR

In this video we examine 6 words with prefix IN, IL or IR. By using a picture with each sentence example, the brain is more easily able to remember the word, because of making a connection.

By learning these prefixes, IN, IL and IR, you will be able to recognize many words in the English language and understand their meaning. Just focus on the picture for a second, and then follow closely as the sentence example is read.

Here is a transcript of “Words With Prefix IN, IL, or IR”

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The prefixes IN, IL and IR all mean the same thing: NOT

For the sake of euphony, IN becomes IL before a root word beginning with L and IN becomes IR before a root word beginning with R.

• irrelevant
• inhospitable
• illogical
• illegible
• irresistible
• incapable

Here are examples of words with prefixes IN, IL, IR

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IRRELEVANT
Definition: not relating to the matter being considered, not important

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Some believe the Post Office is becoming increasingly irrelevant as people use the internet for communication.

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INHOSPITABLE
Definition: not hospitable, unfriendly

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Lake Baikal, Siberia, can be such an inhospitable place in winter.

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ILLOGICAL
Definition: not logical, senseless, unreasonable

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“Highly Illogical” was the name of a song released by Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock – Star Trek) in which he points out peculiarities in human thought and behaviour.

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ILLEGIBLE
Definition: not legible, difficult or impossible to read

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Unfortunately someone had tried to efface the inscription making it illegible.

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IRRESISTIBLE
Definition: not able to resist because of strength or attractiveness

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Olga found the chocolate brownie irresistible.

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INCAPABLE
Definition: not capable, lacking the necessary ability

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After drinking all evening, she was incapable of even standing!

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Remember when you see words beginning with the prefixes IN, IL or IR, it simply means the root word in the negative – NOT

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Image Credits

Slides 1, 8  – Star Trek
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbg6xoS3K3USlide 4 – police

Slide 4 – Post Office
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Slide 6 – Lake Baikal
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Slide 10  – writing
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Slide 12 – brownie
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Slide 14 – drunk
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https://flic.kr/p/9qfndy

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