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- pronunciation:
- In
k
 n
vin
ynt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing extra effort or time.
There are no supermarkets near us, so shopping is somewhat inconvenient.- synonyms:
- bothersome, discommodious, troublesome
- antonyms:
- convenient, handy
- similar words:
- awkward, burdensome, difficult, irksome, pesky, tiresome, trying, unhandy, vexing
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| definition 2: |
not timely or appropriate.
His arrival at dinner time was inconvenient.- synonyms:
- ill-timed, inappropriate, inopportune, unfitting, unseasonable, unsuitable, untimely
- antonyms:
- convenient
- similar words:
- out of place
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| definition 3: |
not easily accessible.
Being on a one-way street with little parking makes the restaurant somewhat inconvenient.- antonyms:
- convenient
- similar words:
- distant, remote
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| related words: |
improper |
adverb + (adj.)inconvenient
bit, damned, highly, kind, politically, rather, somewhat, terribly
(adj.)inconvenient
+ adverb
potentially
(adj.)inconvenient
+ noun
conclusion, fact, reality, reminder, schedule, truth
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| derivation: |
inconveniently (adv.) |
The word inconvenient
contains the following part:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
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