im-

Latin

not, opposite of

Prefix · means "not, opposite of"

Same-family forms

Roots often paired with im-

Associated Words · 109

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impact

A collision or strong effect; to strongly influence or affect

improve

to make or become better

impossible

Not able to happen or be done; something that cannot be achieved

implement

To carry out a plan or decision; a tool for a specific task

impose

To force a rule, tax, or burden on someone

implication

An indirect effect or consequence; something suggested without being stated

impression

A feeling or image retained in the mind; a mark made by pressure

imply

To suggest something indirectly; to have as a logical consequence

impress

To have a strong positive effect on someone; to make someone feel admiration

impressive

Causing admiration or respect; having a strong positive effect

immune

Protected against disease or harmful influence; exempt from something

impulse

A sudden urge to act; a sudden driving force

immense

Extremely large in size or extent

implant

To insert surgically into the body; a surgically inserted device

implicit

Implied but not directly stated; absolute and unquestioning

imitation

The act of copying; a copy or simulation

impair

To weaken or damage, making less effective

impatient

Unable to wait calmly; easily annoyed by delays; eagerly wanting something

implicate

To show involvement in wrongdoing; to imply as a consequence

immerse

To plunge into liquid; to absorb deeply in an activity

improper

Not suitable or appropriate; not conforming to social standards

improvise

To create or perform without preparation; to make do with what is available

impede

To slow down or block progress; to hinder

impetus

A driving force or stimulus that encourages progress