| ipsative |
using a person's own assessment of his or her qualities, knowledge, or skills rather than using testing measures that allow comparison of an individual with others or with a set standard. (Cf. normative.) |
| ipse dixit |
(Latin) he himself said it; an unproven or dogmatic assertion. |
| ipsilateral |
pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the same side of the body. |
| ipso facto |
(Latin) by that fact itself. |
| IQ |
abbreviation of "intelligence quotient," a representation of mental age as determined by intelligence tests. |
| Ir |
symbol of the chemical element iridium. |
| ir-1 |
in; into. [2 definitions] |
| ir-2 |
not; without. |
| IRA |
abbreviation of "Individual Retirement Account." |
| I.R.A. |
abbreviation of "Irish Republican Army." |
| Iran |
a Middle Eastern country between Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea, and the Persian Gulf. |
| Iranian |
of or pertaining to Iran or its people, culture, or the like; Persian. [4 definitions] |
| Iraq |
a Middle Eastern country between Syria and Iran. |
| Iraqi |
a native or citizen of Iraq, or a descendant thereof. [3 definitions] |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. [2 definitions] |
| irate |
very angry; furious or indignant. [2 definitions] |
| IRBM |
abbreviation of "intermediate range ballistic missile." |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| Ireland |
an island west of Great Britain. [2 definitions] |
| Irene |
in Greek mythology, the goddess personifying peace; Pax. |
| irenic |
tending to promote peace; peaceful; conciliatory. |