In plain english


In clear, straightforward language, as in The doctor’s diagnosis was too technical; please tell us what he meant in plain English. [ c. 1500 ]
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  • Inpo

    in no particular order

  • In-posse

    [in pos-e; English in pos-ee] /ɪn ˈpɒs ɛ; English ɪn ˈpɒs i/ adverb, adjective, Latin. 1. in possibility; potentially (contrasted with ). /ɪn ˈpɒsɪ/ adjective 1. possible; potential Compare in esse

  • Inpour

    [in-pawr, -pohr] /ɪnˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr/ verb (used with or without object) 1. to in.

  • In pr.

    Latin in principio (in the beginning)

  • In-praesenti

    [in prahy-sen-tee; English in pree-zen-tahy, -tee] /ɪn praɪˈsɛn ti; English ɪn priˈzɛn taɪ, -ti/ adverb, adjective, Latin. 1. at the present time.


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