Ile

¹

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. isoleucine.

ile-

²

1. variant of ileo- before a vowel.

   ileac.

-ile

³

1. a suffix of adjectives expressing capability, susceptibility, liability, aptitude, etc..

   agile; docile; ductile; fragile; prehensile; volatile.

-ile

suffix

1. indicating capability, liability, or a relationship with something

   agile

   fragile

   juvenile

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ile¹

From the Latin word -ilis, -īlis

Word History and Origins

Origin of -ile¹

via French from Latin or directly from Latin -ilis

Example Sentences

Last spring, glossy magazine Paris Match published paparazzi pictures of her and her new partner strolling on Île de Ré.

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Soon after the end of the trial she retreated to Île de Ré, a small island off France's Atlantic coast.

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The website adds that he had moved to the city to start a literary career, and enjoyed walks around Place des Vosges and Île Saint-Louis.

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Cameras are not allowed in French courts but her arrival to the tribunal on Ile de la Cité alone will inevitably spark the same media frenzy that has accompanied her for over a decade.

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ILe was still in high school when she experienced global fame as PG-13, rapper and vocalist with Calle 13, the immensely successful band founded by her older brothers Residente and Visitante.

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When To Use

What does ile- mean?

Ile- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word ileum, the third and lowest division of the small intestine. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Ile- ultimately comes from the Latin īlia, meaning “side of the body between hips and groin, guts.”Ile- is a variant of ileo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use ileo- article.