Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

im

Prefix
ɪm
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘not’ or ‘opposite of’. Typically used to modify the meaning of a root word.
Examples
  • Impossible – not possible
  • Imperfect – not perfect
  • Immature – not mature
  • Immobile – not mobile
  • Immodest – not modest
Meaning
The prefix ‘im’ is used to indicate negation or the opposite of the root word, often implying a lack or absence.
Synonyms
  • Un
  • Non
  • Anti
  • Dis