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- pronunciation:
- ihn
tre
pihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold.
Intrepid members of the resistance forces risked their lives to help political refugees escape.- synonyms:
- bold, brave, courageous, doughty, fearless, lionhearted, valorous
- antonyms:
- afraid, craven, scared
- similar words:
- adventurous, audacious, daring, dauntless, gallant, game, gutsy, mettlesome, plucky, spunky, stout-hearted, undaunted
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| related words: |
chivalrous, doughty, enterprising, heroic, indomitable, tough, valiant |
adverb + (adj.)intrepid
but, most
(adj.)intrepid
+ noun
adventurer,
backpacker,
band,
captain,
correspondent,
crew,
explorer,
gardener,
girl,
guide,
hero,
hiker,
hunter,
journalist,
observer,
photographer,
reporter,
rider,
sedan,
soul,
spirit,
tourist,
travel,
traveler,
vacationer,
vision,
visitor,
volunteer
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| derivations: |
intrepidly (adv.), intrepidity (n.), intrepidness (n.) |
The word intrepid
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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