Later is an adverb, usually used in relation to time. It means for something to happen in the future. It isn’t define specifically, but just generally in the future. Note here this can also be used as an exclamation when departing a person or group of people. Later is short for the phrase see …
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As a prefix, sub- means that the modified word is underneath, below, or in some way less than something else. It can mean a lower level of classification or a smaller part of something bigger. With one exception, sub- words do not use a hyphen inside the United States. Outside, including Canada, most sub- words …
Petulant is an adjective used to describe something or someone as being rude or disrespectful, especially when said person is disappointed or denied a desire. It is commonly associated with children who throw tantrums and adults who may act like children who throw tantrums. The adverb form is petulantly and the noun form …
Imaginary is an adjective used to describe something or someone as being in one’s imagination, or not existing in reality. It is also commonly used in mathematics to a square root of a negative number, something which does not actually exist and can only be imaginary. The adverb form of this word …
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In fact is by far the more common idiom. It is phrase that is used to emphasize a particular truth, especially if it is contrary to what would commonly be understood. A good synonym is actually. In point of fact means exactly the same thing, only takes more words to do it. Most …
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The name by which it is polite to call a group of people is sometimes in flux and changes over time as political and social perceptions change. What was once normal can become offensive over time, usually because it was always offensive to begin with. The name of peoples whose …
Impromptu can be a noun, an adverb, or an adjective. It describes something as not being organized or planned in advance. The plural form of the noun is impromptus. Improvised is an adjective and is a synonym of impromptu. It carries the additional definition of being created with what’s around, or being makeshift. …
Inchoate is an adjective used to describe someone or something as not completely developed or only just started. It can also be used to say something is nonsense or lacking logic. In legal terms, inchoate describe an illegal action as being in preparation to another crime. The adverb form is inchoately and the …
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Infamous is an adjective used to describe something or someone as widely known of or having a reputation for something. The well-known quality is usually something sensational or generally bad. Someone can be infamous for his horrible apple pie, but is usually famous for his fantastic grape jelly. This term may also be used to …
An inroad is an attack or raid. To make inroads is to move toward something or advance on a goal at the cost of something else. Basically, one can make inroads to enemy territory. Reading the examples will be especially helpful on this phrase. In the singular form, this definition of the noun is commonly used with …