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I < ^{middle english} i [later capitalized to avoid misreading in manuscripts, ^earlier with a dot upon it to distinguish it from other letters (m, n, u)] < ^{old english} ic / ich / ik < ^{proto-germanic} *ek {> ^{old norse} ek, ^norwegian eg, ^danish jeg, ^gothic ik, ^{old high german} ih, ^german ich} < ^I.E. *eg- (= I) {> ^sanskrit aham, ^latin ego, ^{ancient greek} εγώ | ego, ^hittite uk}.

ID < a shortening of identification.

I.E. < an abbreviation of ^latin id est (= it is, that is) < id, neuter of is (= it, this) + est (= is), third person, singular, of present tense of sum (inf. esse) (= be).

I.Q. < an abbreviation of Intelligence Quotient < a translation of ^german Intelligenz-quotient.

Ian < ^scottish Ian < ^{middle english} Jan / Jon (= John) < ^{old french} Jan / Jean / Je(h)an < ^{medieval latin} Johannes < ^{late latin} Joannes < ^{ancient greek} Ιωάννης | Iōannēs < ^hebrew Yohanan (= God is gracious) < Yah / Yoh, a shortening of Yahwah / Yahweh (= God) + hanan (= he was gracious).

ice < ^{old english} is < ^{proto-germanic} *is- (= ice) {> ^{old norse} iss, ^dutch ijs, ^german Eis}.

iceberg < ^dutch ijsberg < ijs (= ice) + berg (= mountain).

icky < ^{american english} icky < (?) icky-boo (= sickly, nauseated) < [a baby talk of] sick.

icon < ikon < ^{late latin} icon < ^{ancient greek} εικών | oekōn (= image, portrait, image in a mirror, phantom image).

idea < ^{middle english} idea < ^latin idea (= platonic idea, archetype) < ^{ancient greek} ιδέα | idea (= form, sort, mode).

identity < ^{middle french} identité < ^{medieval latin} identitas [gen. identitis] (= sameness) < ^latin idem, neuter of isdem (= the same).

idiom < ^{middle french} idiome < ^{late latin} idioma (= a peculiarity in language) < ^{ancient greek} ιδίωμα | idiōma (= peculiarity) < ιδιούμαι | idioumae (= to appropriate to oneself) < ίδιος₍₁₎ | idios (= personal, private).

idiot < ^{middle english} idiot < ^{old french} idiote (= uneducated person) < ^{late latin} idiota (= ignorant person) < ^latin idiota (= ordinary person) < ^{ancient greek} ιδιώτης | idiōtēs (= private person, layman, ignorant person) < ίδιος₍₂₎ | idios (= one's own).

idle < ^{old english} idel (= empty, vain, useless) < ^{west germanic} *idla-.

idol < ^{middle english} idol < ^{old french} idole (= idol, graven image, image of pagan god) < ^latin idolum (= image, form, image of a pagan god) < ^{ancient greek} είδωλον | oedōlon (= mental image, phantom, material image, statue, pagan idol) < είδος | oedos (= form, likeness, resemblance).

if < ^{old english} gif (= if, whether, so) < ^{proto-germanic} *ja-ba.

igloo < ^{canadian english} igloo < ^eskimo iglu (= house, dwelling).

ignition < ^french ignition / ^{medieval latin} ignitio [gen. ignitionis] < ^latin ignio [inf. ignire] (= set on fire) < ignis (= fire).

ignore < ^french ignorer (= be unaware of) < ^latin ignoro [inf. ignorare] (= be unacquainted) < in- (= not) + ^{old latin} gnarus (= aware).

ill < ^{middle english} ill < ^{old norse} illr (= evil, bad, hard, difficult).

illegal < ^french illégal / ^{medieval latin} illegalis < ^latin in- (= not) + legalis (= of the law, legal) (< lex [gen. legis] (= rule, principle, law)).

illumination < ^{middle english} illumination (= spiritual enlightenment) < ^{late latin} illuminatio < ^latin illumino [inf. illuminare] (= to throw into light, light up, illustrate) < in (= into) + lumen [gen. luminis] (= light).

illusion < ^{middle english} illusion < ^{old french} illusion (= deceit, deception) < ^latin illusio (= a mocking, jeering, irony) < illudo [inf. illudere] (= play with, mock at) < in (= into) + ludo [inf. ludere] (= to play).

illustration < ^{middle english} illustration < ^{old french} illustration (= apparition, appearance) < ^latin illustratio (= enlightening, vivid representation) < illustro [inf. illustrare] (= light up, illuminate, make clear) < in (= into) + lustro [inf. lustrare] (= make bright).

image < ^{middle english} image < ^{old french} image (= image, likeness, figure) < imagene < ^latin imago [gen. imaginis] (= copy, imitation, picture) < imitor [inf. imitari] (= copy, imitate).

imagine < ^{middle english} imagine < ^{old french} imaginer (= sculpt, paint, decorate) < ^latin imaginor [inf. imaginari] (= form a mental picture, imagine) < imago [gen. imaginis] (= copy, imitation, picture) (< imitor [inf. imitari] (= copy, imitate)).

imitation < ^{middle english} imitation < ^{old french} imitacion < ^latin imitatio (= a copying, imitation) < imitor [inf. imitari] (= copy, imitate)

immediate < ^{middle english} immediate < ^{old french} immediat < ^{late latin} immediatus (= without anything between) < in- (= not) + mediatus (= in the middle) (< medius (= middle)).

immense < ^{middle english} immense < ^{old french} immense < ^latin immensus (= immeasurable, boundless) < in- (= not) + mensus, past participle of metior [inf. metiri] (= to measure).

immigrate < ^latin immigratus, past participle of immigro [inf. immigrare] (= remove, move in) < in (= into) + migro [inf. migrare] (= move).

immobile < ^{middle english} immobile < ^{old french} immoble (= immovable, motionless) < ^latin immobilis (= immovable) < in- (= not) + mobilis (= movable) (< moveo [inf. movere) (= move)).

immune < ^{middle english} immune < ^latin immunis (= untaxed, unburdened) < in- (= not) + munis (= performing services).

impact < ^latin impactus, past participle of impingo [inf. impingere] (= push into) < in (= into) + pango [inf. pangere] (= to fix, fasten).

imperator < ^latin imperator (= commander-in-chief, leader) < impero [inf. imperare] (= to command, requisition) < in (= into) + paro [inf. parare] (= arrange, prepare).

imperial < ^{middle english} imperial < ^{old french} imperial / emperial (= imperial, princely, strong) < ^latin imperialis (= of the empire, of the emperor) < imperium (= empire).

important < ^{middle english} important < ^{medieval latin} importans [gen. importantis] < importare (= be significant in) < ^latin importo [inf. importare] (= bring in, convey) < in (= into) + porto [inf. portare] (= to carry).

Inca < ^spanish Inga < quechea Inca (= lord, king).

incarnation < ^{middle english} incarnation < ^{old french} incarnacion < ^{late latin} incarnatio (= act of being made flesh) < incarno [inf. incarnari] (= be made flesh) < in (= into) + caro [gen. carnis] (= piece of flesh, flesh).

inch < ^{middle english} unche / ^{old english} ynce < ^latin uncia (= a twelfth part) < unus (= one).

incognito < ^italian incognito (= unknown) < ^latin incognitus (= unknown) < in- (= not) + cognitus, past participle of cognosco [inf. cognoscere] (= to get to know).

increase < ^{middle english} encresen < ^{old french} encreistre (= grow, increase) < ^latin incresco [inf. increscere] (= grow upon) < in (= into) + cresco [nf. crescere] (= grow).

indeed < ^{middle english} in dede (= in fact, in truth) < in (= into) + ^{old english} dæd (= action, event) (< ^{proto-germanic} *dethi-).

index < ^{middle english} index (= the forefinger) < ^latin index [gen. indicis] (= informer, forefinger, pointer, title, list) < indico [inf. indicare] (= point out) < in (= into) + dico [inf. dicare] (= proclaim).

India < ^{old english} India / Indea < ^latin India < ^{ancient greek} Ινδία | India < Ινδός | Indos (= Indus [river], an Indian) < ^{old persian} Hindu [the province of Sind] < ^sanskrit sindhu (= river).

indigo < indico (= a dye of blue powder) < ^spanish indico / ^dutch indigo < ^latin indicum (= indigo) < ^{ancient greek} ινδικόν | indikon (= blue dye from India) < ινδικόν | indikon, neuter of ινδικός | indikos (= of India, ^Indian) < Ινδία | India < Ινδός | Indos (= Indus [river], an Indian) < ^{old persian} Hindu [the province of Sind] < ^sanskrit sindhu (= river).

individual < ^{middle english} individual < ^{medieval latin} individualis < ^latin individuus (= indivisible) < in- (= not) + dividuus (= divisible) (< divido [inf. dividere] (= divide).

industry < ^{middle english} industry < ^{old french} industrie (= activity, aptitude) < ^latin industria (= diligence, activity) < industria, female of industrius (= active, diligent) < ^{early latin} indostruus (= diligent) < indu (= within) + struo [inf. struere] (= build).

inertia < ^latin inertia (= ignorance, inactivity) < iners [gen. inertis] (= unskilled, inactive) < in- (= not) + ars [gen. artis] (= art, skill).

infant < ^{middle english} infa(u)nt (= child) < ^latin infans [gen. infantis] (= young child, babe) < in- (= not) + fans, present participle of for [inf. fari] (= speak).

infantry < ^french infant(e)rie < ^italian infanteria / ^spanish infanteria (= army of foot soldiers) < infante (= a youth, foot soldier) < ^latin infans [gen. infantis] (= young child, babe) < in- (= not) + fans, present participle of for [inf. fari] (= speak).

infatuate < ^latin infatuatus, past participle of infatuo [inf. infatuare] (= make a fool of) < in (= in) + fatuus (= foolish, silly).

infect < ^{middle english} infect < ^latin infectus, past participle of inficio [inf. inficere] (= put in, stain, dye, corrupt, spoil) < in (= in) + facio [inf. facere] (= make, do).

inferior < ^{middle english} inferior < ^latin inferior (= lower, farther down), comparative of inferus (= that is below) < infra (= below).

infernal < ^{middle english} infernal < ^{old french} enfernal / infernal (= of hell, hellish) < ^{late latin} infernalis (= of the lower regions) < infernus (= hell) < ^latin infernus (= the lower world) < infernus (= lower, lying beneath, underground) < infra (= below).

inferno < ^italian inferno < ^{late latin} infernus (= hell) < ^latin infernus (= the lower world) < infernus (= lower, lying beneath, underground) < infra (= below).

influence < ^{middle english} influence (= streaming power from the stars) < ^{old french} influence (= emanation from the stars) [in astrology] < ^{medieval latin} influentia (= a flowing in) < ^latin influens [gen. influentis], present participle of influo [inf. influere] (= flow into, stream in) < in (= into) + fluo [inf. fluere] (= to flow).

influenza < ^italian influenza (= influence of the stars, influenza, epidemic) < ^{medieval latin} influentia (= a flowing in) [in astrology] < ^latin influens [gen. influentis], present participle of influo [inf. influere] (= flow into, stream in) < in (= into) + fluo [inf. fluere] (= to flow).

inform < ^{middle english} inform < ^{old french} enformer / informer (= instruct, teach) < ^latin informo [inf. informare] (= to shape, train, educate) < in (= into) + formo [inf. formare] (= to form, shape) (< forma (= form, shape)).

infra (= under, below) < ^latin infra (= under, below, beneath).

ingot < ^{middle english} ingot (= mold in which metal is cast) < (?) in (= into) + ^{old english} goten, past participle of geotan (= to pour).

inhabit < ^{middle english} inhabit < ^{old french} en(h)abiter (= dwell in, live in) < ^latin inhabito [inf. inhabitare] (= dwell in) < in (= into) + habito [inf. habitare] (= to dwell) (< habeo [inf. habere] (= hold, have).

inhalation < ^latin inhalo [inf. inhalare] (= breathe upon) < in (= into) + halo [inf. halare] (= breathe).

initial < ^{middle french} initial < ^latin initialis (= initial, of the beginning) < initium, neuter past participle of ineo [inf. inire] (= go into, begin) < in (= into) + eo [inf. ire] (= go).

inject < ^latin injectus, past participle of injicio [inf. injicere] (= throw in, insert) < in (= into) + jacere (= to throw).

ink < ^{middle english} ink < ^{old french} enche / encre (= dark writing fluid) < enque < enca < ^{late latin} encaustum < ^{late ancient greek} έγκαυστον | egkafston, neuter of έγκαυστος | egkafstos (= burned in) < εγκαίω | egkaeō (= burn in) < εν | en (= in) + καίω | kaeō (= to burn).

inmate < in (= into, inside) + mate (= companion).

inn < ^{old english} inn (= lodging, dwelling, house) < (?) inne (= inside, within).

innocent < ^{middle english} innocent < ^{old french} innocent (= harmless, not guilty) < ^latin innocens [gen. innocentis] (= not guilty, harmless) < in- (= not) + nocens [gen. nocentis], present participle of noceo [inf. nocere] (= to harm).

Innuit < inupiaq [of Eskimo] inuit (= the people), plural of inuk (= man, person).

inquire < ^{middle english} anqueren / enqueren (= ask about) < ^{old french} enquerre (= ask, inquire about) < ^{medieval latin} inquero [inf. inquerere] (= seek after, search for) < ^latin in (= into) + quaero [inf. quaerere] (= ask, seek).

insane < ^latin insanus (= mad, insane, outrageous, extravagant) < in- (= not) + sanus (= well, healthy).

insect < ^latin insectum [animal] (= [animal] with a notched body) < insectum, neuter past participle of inseco [inf. insecare] (= cut into) < in (= into) + seco [inf. secare] (= to cut).

insert < ^latin insertus, past participle of insero [inf. inserere] (= to graft, implant) < in (= into) + sero [inf. serere] (= join together, arrange).

insist < ^french insister < ^latin insisto [inf. insistere] (= stand on, pursue, insist) < in (= into) + sisto [inf. sistere] (= take a stand) (< sto [inf. stare] (= to stand)).

insomnia < insomnie < ^latin insomnia (= sleeplessness) < insomnis (= sleepless) < in- (= not) + somnus (= sleep).

inspect < ^latin inspectus, past participle of inspicio [inf. inspicere] (= look at, observe, inspect) < in (= into) + specio [inf. specere] (= to look).

inspire < ^{middle english} enspiren (= to prompt, to induce) < ^{old french} enspirer < ^latin inspiro [inf. inspirare] (= breathe upon, inspire, inflame) < in (= into) + spiro [inf. spirare] (= to breathe).

install < ^{middle english} enstall (= place in an official stall) < ^{old french} installer / ^{medieval latin} installo [inf. installare] < ^latin in (= into) + ^{medieval latin} stallum (= stall) (< ^germanic source).

instant < ^{middle english} instant < ^{old french} instant (= near, immediate, urgent) < ^latin instans [gen. instantis], present participle of insto [inf. instare] (= stand near, urge) < in (= into) + sto [inf. stare] (= to stand).

instinct < ^{middle english} instinct (= a prompting) < ^{old french} instinct < ^latin instinctus (= instigation, impulse) < instingo [inf. instinguere] (= to incite, impel) < in (= into) + stingo [inf. stinguere] (= to prick).

institute < ^{middle english} institute (= establish in office, appoint) < ^latin institutus, past participle of instituo [inf. instituere] (= to set up, put in place, establish) < in (= into) + statuo [inf. statuere] (= to cause to stand, establish).

instruct < ^{middle english} instruct (= inform) < ^latin instructus, past participle of instruo [inf. instruere] (= to build, arrange, inform) < in (= into) + struo [inf. struere] (= to pile, build).

instrument < ^{middle english} instrument (= musical instrument) < ^{old french} enstrument / instrument (= device, musical instrument) < ^latin instrumentum (= tool, implement, means, furniture) < instruo [inf. instruere] (= to build, arrange, inform) < in (= into) + struo [inf. struere] (= to pile, build).

insulin < insuline < ^latin insula (= island) [because this hormone is secreted by the “islets” of Langerhans in the pancreas].

insult < ^{middle french} insulter (= to wrong, reproach) < ^latin insulto [inf. insultare] (= to assail, insult, revile) < insilio [inf. insilire] (= leap upon) < in (= into) + salio [inf. salire] (= to leap).

integer < ^latin integer (= untouched, whole, complete) < in- (= not) + tango [inf. tangere] (= to touch).

intelligence < ^{middle english} intelligence (= faculty of understanding, comprehension) < ^{old french} intelligence < ^latin intellegentia / intelligentia (= understanding, knowledge) < intelligens [gen. intelligentis], present participle of intelligo [inf. intelligere] (= understand) < inter (= between) + lego [inf. legere] (= choose, read).

inter < ^{middle english} inter (= bury) < enter < ^{old french} enterer < ^{medieval latin} interro [inf. interrare] (= put in the earth, bury) < ^latin in (= into) + terra (= earth).

interest < ^{middle english} interest (= legal right, concern, benefit) < ^{old french} interest (= damage, loss) < ^latin interest, third person of present tense of intersum [inf. interesse] (= be between, be of importance) < inter (= between) + sum [inf. esse] (= I am).

internal < ^{middle english} internal (= extending toward the interior) < ^{medieval latin} internalis < ^latin internus (= within, internal).

internet < inter-network [1984] < inter- (< ^latin inter (= between)) + network (< net + work).

interpret < ^{middle english} interpret < ^{old french} interpreter (= explain, translate) < ^latin interpretor [inf. interpretari] (= explain, expound) < interpres [gen. interpretis] (= agent, translator) < inter (= between) + (?) ^I.E. *per-₍₅₎ (= to traffic in, sell).

interrogate < ^{middle english} interrogate < ^latin interrogatus, past participle of interrogo [inf. interrogare] (= to ask, inquire) < inter (= between) + rogo [inf. rogare] (= to ask).

interrupt < ^{middle english} interrupt < ^latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpo [inf. interrumpere] (= break through, break off) < inter (= between) + rumpo [inf. rumpere] (= to break).

interval < ^{middle english} interval < ^{old french} intervalle (= interval, interim) < entreval < ^{late latin} intervallum (= a distance, an interval of time) < inter (= between) + vallum (= rampart, palisade, wall) (< vallus (= stake)).

interview < ^{middle french} entrevue < s’entrevoir (= to see each other) < entre- (< ^latin inter (= between)) + ^{old french} voir (= to see) (< ^latin video [inf. videre] (= see)).

introduce < ^{middle english} introduce (= bring into) < ^latin introduco [inf. introducere] (= to lead in) < intro (= inward) + duco [inf. ducere] (= to lead) < ^I.E. *deuk- (= to lead).

intrude < ^{middle english} intrude < ^latin intrudo [inf. intrudere] (= to force in) < in (= into) + trudo [inf. trudere] (= to thrust, push).

invade < ^{middle english} invade < ^latin invado [inf. invadere] (= go into, assault) < in (= into) + vado [inf. vadere] (= go, walk).

invention < ^{middle english} invencioun < ^{old french} invencion < ^latin inventio (= faculty of invention) < invenio [inf. invenire] (= come upon, invent, discover) < in (= into) + venio [inf. venire] (= come).

invert < ^{middle french} invertir < ^latin inverto [inf. invertere] (= upset, reverse, corrupt) < in (= into) + verto [inf. vertere] (= to turn).

invest < ^{middle english} invest (= clothe in) < ^latin investio [inf. investire] (= clothe in, cover) < in (= into) + vestio [inf. vestire] (= to dress).

investigate < ^latin investigatus, past participle of investigo [inf. investigare] (= trace out, search into, investigate) < in (= into) + vestigo [inf. vestigare] (= to track, trace) (< vestigium (= footprint, track)).

invictus < ^latin invictus (= unconquered, invincible) < in- (= not) + victus, past participle of vinco [inf. vincere] (= to conquer).

invincible < ^{middle english} invincible < ^{old french} invincible < ^latin invincibilis (= unconquerable) < in- (= not) + vincibilis (= conquerable) (< vinco [inf. vincere] (= to conquer)).

invitation < ^{middle english} invitation (= solicitation) < ^latin invitatio (= invitation, challenge) < invito [inf. invitare] (= invite, treat) < in (= into) + (?) ^I.E. *weie- (= pursue with vigor).

invoke < ^{middle english} invoke < ^{old french} envoquer / envochier / invoquer (= invoke, implore) < ^latin invoco [inf. invocare] (= call upon, implore) < in-(= upon) + voco [inf. vocare] (= to call).

involve < ^{middle english} involve (= envelop, surround) < ^{old french} involver < ^latin involvo [inf. involvere] (= roll into, envelop, surround) < in (= into) + volvo [inf. volvere] (= to roll).

iodine < ^french iode (= iodine) (< ^{ancient greek} ιοειδής | iooedēs (= violet-colored) < ίον | ion (= the violet, dark blue flower) + είδος | oedos (= form, likeness, resemblance)) + [suffix] -ine.

ion < ^{ancient greek} ιόν | ion, neuter present participle of είμι | oemi [inf. ιέναι | ienae] (= go) < ^I.E. *ei- (= go).

Iran < ^persian Iran < ^{middle persian} Ērān, genitive plural of Ēr- (= an ^Iranian) < ^{old iranian} *arya- (= ^Iranian) < ^indo-iranian *arya- (= (?) compatriot).

Iraq < (?) 1. ^arabic ‘araqa (= deeply rooted, well-watered) or 2. sumerian Uruk, an ancient town < uru (= city).

irate < ^latin iratus, past participle of irascor [inf. irasci] (= be angry) < ira (= anger, rage, passion).

Ireland < ^{middle english} Ireland < ^{old english} Iras (= inhabitant of Ireland) (< ^{old norse} irar < ^{old irish} Eriu (= Erin) < ^{old celtic} *Iveriu) + ^{old english} land / lond (= ground, soil, territory) (< ^{proto-germanic} *landja-).

Irene < ^french Irène < ^latin Irene < ^{ancient greek} Ειρήνη | Oerēnē (= peace).

iris < ^{middle english} iris < ^latin iris (= iris of the eye, iris plant, rainbow) < ^{ancient greek} ίρις | iris (= rainbow, iris of the eye, iris plant) < (?) ^I.E. *wei- (= to bend, twist).

Irish < ^{middle english} Irish < ^{old english} Iras (= inhabitant of Ireland) < ^{old norse} irar < ^{old irish} Eriu (= Erin) < ^{old celtic} *Iveriu.

Irma < ^german Erma < Ermendrud < ermen (= whole) + thrud (= strength).

iron < ^{middle english} iren / iron / yron < ^{old english} iren < isen < isern / isærn (= iron, iron weapon) < ^{proto-germanic} *isarn {> ^{old norse} isarn, ^{middle dutch} iser, ^german Eisen} < (?) ^celtic *isarnon < ^I.E. *is-(e)ro- (= powerful, holy) < ^I.E. *eis- (= strong).

irony < ^latin ironia < ^{ancient greek} ειρωνεία | oerōnoea (= dissimulation, assumed ignorance) < είρων | oerōn (= dissembler).

irrigate < ^latin irrigatus, past participle of inrigo [inf. irrigare] (= lead water to, refresh) < in (= into) + rigo [inf. rigare] (= to water, to moisten).

Irvin < Irvine / Irving (= green water).

Irwin < ^{old english} Eoforwine < eofor (= boar) + wine (= friend).

Isaac < ^{late latin} Isaac < ^{ancient greek} Ισαάκ | Issaak < ^hebrew Yitzhaq (= he laughs).

Isabel < ^provençal Isabel < ^{late latin} Elizabeth < ^{ancient greek} Ελισάβετ | Elissabet < ^hebrew Elishebha (= God is abundant / God is an oath).

Isaiah < ^hebrew Yesha’yah(u) < yesh(u)a (= salvation) + Yah / Yoh, a shortening of Yahwah / Yahweh (= God).

ISBN < International Standard Book Number [1969].

Islam < ^arabic islam (= submission [to God’s will]) < aslama (= he resigned, he submitted) < salima (= he was safe), related to salam (= peace).

island < ^{middle english} yland < ^{old english} i(e)gland (< ieg (= island) < ^{proto-germanic} *awjo (= thing on the water) < ^I.E. *akwa- (= water)) + ^{old english} land / lond (= ground, soil, territory) (< ^{proto-germanic} *landja-).

isle < ^{middle english} ile < ^{old french} ile < isle < ^latin insula (= island).

isolated < ^french isolé (= isolated) < ^italian isolato < ^latin insulatus (= made into an island) < insula (= island).

isotope < ^{ancient greek} ίσος | issos (= equal) + τόπος | topos (= place) [because the various forms of an element occupy the same place on the periodic table, although they have different atomic weights].

Israel < ^{old english} Israel < ^latin Israel < ^{ancient greek} Ισραήλ | Issraēl < ^hebrew yisra’el (= he that striveth with God) < sara (= he fought, he contended) + El (= God).

issue < ^{middle english} issue (= an exit) < ^{old french} issue, female past participle of issir (= go out) < ^latin exeo [inf. exire] (= go out) < ex (= out) + eo [inf. ire] (= to go).

Istanbul < ^turkish Istanbul < ^{medieval greek} εις την Πόλιν | oes tēn Polin (= to the City [= Constantinou-polis]) < ^{ancient greek} εις | oes (= in, to) + την | tēn (= [female] the) + πόλιν | polin, accusative of πόλις | polis (= city).

it < ^{old english} hit < ^{proto-germanic} *khi- < ^I.E. *ko- (= this, here).

italic < ^latin italicus (= Italian) [because this type of printing first used in the edition of Virgil by printer Aldus Manutius in 1501 and dedicated to Italy] < Italia.

Italy < ^latin Italia < 1. ^{old latin} Vitalia (= land of cattles) < vitulus (= calf) or 2. illyrian source.

itch < ^{middle english} icchen < ^{old english} giccan (= to itch) < ^{west germanic} *jukkjan.

item < ^{middle english} item (= moreover, in addition) < ^latin item (= likewise, moreover).

iteration < ^{middle english} iteration (= a repeated saying or doing) < ^latin iteratio (= a repetition) < itero [inf. iterare] (= repeat) < iterum (= again).

Ivan < ^russian Ivan (= John) < ^{ancient greek} Ιωάννης | Iōannēs < ^hebrew Yohanan (= God is gracious) < Yah / Yoh, a shortening of Yahwah / Yahweh (= God) + hanan (= he was gracious).

ivory < ^{middle english} ivory < ^anglo-french ivorie < ^{old french} ivurie < ^{medieval latin} eborium (= ivory) < ^latin eborium, neuter of eboreus (= of ivory) < ebur [gen. eboris] (= ivory) < ^african source.