impermissibility
- n inadmissibility as a consequence of not being permitted
impersonation
- n a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
- n pretending to be another person
- n imitating the mannerisms of another person
impersonator
- n someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
impertinence
- n an impudent statement
- n the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
- n inappropriate playfulness
imperviousness
- n the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
impetigo
- n a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
impetus
- n a force that moves something along
- n the act of applying force suddenly
impingement
- n influencing strongly
they resented the impingement of American values on European culture - n a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
impinging
- n the physical coming together of two or more things
- v impinge or infringe upon
- v advance beyond the usual limit
impiousness
- n unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god