Index of English words, starting with "in"

(1) - Instrument (v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
(2) - Instrument (n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.
(3) - Instrument (n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.
(4) - Instrument (n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
(5) - Instrument (n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

(1) - Instrumental (a.) Applied to a case expressing means or agency; as, the instrumental case. This is found in Sanskrit as a separate case, but in Greek it was merged into the dative, and in Latin into the ablative. In Old English it was a separate case, but has disappeared, leaving only a few anomalous forms.
(2) - Instrumental (a.) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for, an instrument, esp. a musical instrument; as, instrumental music, distinguished from vocal music.
(3) - Instrumental (a.) Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; as, he was instrumental in conducting the business.

(1) - Instrumentalist (n.) One who plays upon an instrument of music, as distinguished from a vocalist.

(1) - Instrumentality (n.) The quality or condition of being instrumental; that which is instrumental; anything used as a means; medium; agency.