Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ins

Prefix
/ɪnz/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate something internal or within.
Examples
  • Insulate – To protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the loss of heat.
  • Install – To place or fix equipment or machinery in position for use.
  • Insight – The capacity to gain an accurate understanding of someone or something.
Meaning
The term ‘ins’ refers to something that is situated inside or within a particular space, condition, or context.
Synonyms
  • Internal
  • Inside
  • Within