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Term: im-

Definition:

Prefix: A prefix commonly used to form words that have a negative or opposite meaning.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Negation:

Noun: A prefix indicating the absence or lack of something.

Example Sentence: The immaturity of his actions cost him the promotion.

Sense 2 - Into or within:

Preposition: A prefix indicating movement or placement into or within something or somewhere.

Example Sentence: She decided to immerse herself in the study of art.

Sense 3 - Not or without:

Adjective: A prefix indicating the absence or lack of a particular quality or characteristic.

Example Sentence: His imperfections make him more relatable.

Sense 4 - Similar to:

Adverb: A prefix indicating a likeness or similarity to something.

Example Sentence: The painting was imbued with an ethereal beauty.

Sense 5 - Not possible:

Verb: A prefix used to indicate an action that is not possible or negated.

Example Sentence: The solution proved to be impractical for our needs.