ir-

variant of in-² (by assimilation) before r: irradiate.

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Definition for ir- (2 of 2)

ir-

variant of in-³ (by assimilation) before r: irreducible.

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British Dictionary definitions for ir-

ir-

prefix

a variant of in- 1, in- 2

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Word Origin and History for ir-

ir-

assimilated form of Latin prefixes in- (see in-) before -r-.