il-
Latinnot, opposite of
Prefix · means "not, opposite of"
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with il-
Associated Words · 15
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