Ile

¹

abbreviation for

, Biochemistry.

1. isoleucine.

ile-

²

1. variant of ileo- before a vowel:

   ileac.

-ile

³

1. a suffix of adjectives expressing capability, susceptibility, liability, aptitude, etc.:

   agile; docile; ductile; fragile; prehensile; volatile.

-ile

suffix forming adjectives

1. indicating capability, liability, or a relationship with something

   fragile

   agile

   juvenile

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ile¹

From the Latin word -ilis, -īlis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ile¹

via French from Latin or directly from Latin -ilis

Example Sentences

Toutes lesquelles ceremonies acheves, on le porta en sepulture en vne ile l'cart loin de la terre ferme.

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All he thinks on is gettin' the ile—'s if it was our fault he ain't had good luck with the whales.

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Collonell, good fortuneTo meet you thus: you looke sad, but Ile tell you Something that shall remoue it.

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Mr. Slocum, did you ever hear o' me pointin' s'uth for home with only a measly four hundred barrel of ile in the hold?

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Ile dye first.Farewell, continue merry, and high HeauenKeepe your wife chaste.

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