IM
1[ ahy-em ]
/ ˈaɪˈɛm /
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noun, plural IMs, IM's
verb (used without object), IM'd or IMed, IM'ing or IMing.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of IM
1First recorded in 1990–95
historical usage of IM
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Definition for IM (2 of 7)
IM2
abbreviation
Swimming. individual medley.
Sports. intramural.
Also I.M. Isle of Man.
Definition for IM (3 of 7)
I'm
[ ahym ]
/ aɪm /
contraction of I am.
usage note for I'm
See contraction.
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-im
a plural ending occurring in loanwords from Hebrew: cherubim.
Origin of -im
From Hebrew
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British Dictionary definitions for IM (1 of 4)
im
the internet domain name for
Isle of Man
British Dictionary definitions for IM (2 of 4)
IM
abbreviation for
computing instant messaging
Also: i.m. intramuscular
chess International Master
British Dictionary definitions for IM (3 of 4)
I'm
/ (aɪm) /
contraction of
I am
British Dictionary definitions for IM (4 of 4)
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Medical definitions for IM (1 of 3)
im- 22
pref.
Variant ofin-2
Medical definitions for IM (2 of 3)
im- 11
pref.
Variant ofin-1
Medical definitions for IM (3 of 3)
IM
abbr.
internal medicine
intramuscular
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