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il-

Latin

not, opposite of

Prefix · means "not, opposite of"

Same-family forms

im-not, opposite ofin-/im-/il-/ir-not, opposite ofir-not, opposite of

Roots often paired with il-

ludplay, sport, mock3 wordsluminlight, brightness3 wordslectchoose, pick, read, gather2 words

Associated Words · 15

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illegal

Contrary to or forbidden by law or rules

illustrate

To explain with examples; to add pictures to a text

illusion

A false perception or belief; something that appears real but is not

illustration

A picture or diagram in a text; an example used to clarify something

illuminate

To light up; to clarify or explain; to decorate with lights

illicit

Not permitted by law or social norms; unlawful

illumination

Lighting up a place; clarification; decorative lighting

illegitimate

Not lawful or authorized; born to unmarried parents

illiterate

Unable to read or write; lacking education

illusory

Based on illusion; not real; deceptive

illegitimacy

The state of being illegal or born to unmarried parents

illusive

Based on illusion; deceptively unreal

illegitimately

In an unlawful or unauthorized manner

illuminati

People claiming special enlightenment; a name for secret elite groups

illegalize

To make something illegal by law

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