inkle Meaning & Definition
What Does Inkle Mean?
As a verb, inkle means To hint at; disclose. It is also used to mean To have a hint or inkling of; divine. As a noun, it means Narrow linen tape, used for trimmings or to make shoelaces.
Word Facts for Inkle
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɪŋkl̩// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | inkles |
| Verb forms | inkles, inkling, inkled |
Inkle Definition (Verb)
- To hint at; disclose.
- To have a hint or inkling of; divine.
Inkle as a Noun
- Narrow linen tape, used for trimmings or to make shoelaces
Synonyms of Inkle
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Inkle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inkle
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Inkle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
inkle (third-person singular simple present inkles, present participle inkling, simple past and past participle inkled)
inkle (countable and uncountable, plural inkles)
Words That Rhyme With Inkle
Origin of Inkle
Origin 1: From Middle English inklen, inclen (“to give an inkling of, hint at, mention, utter in an undertone”), derived from inke (“apprehension, misgiving”), from Old English inca (“doubt, suspicion”), from Proto-West Germanic *inkō, from Proto-Germanic *inkô (“ache, regret”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eng- (“illness”). Cognate with Old Frisian jinc (“angered”), Old Norse ekki (“pain, grief”), Norwegian ekkje (“lack, pity”).
Origin 2: Apparently from earlier *ingle, perhaps from an incorrect division of lingle, lingel.
Inkle Pronunciation
Inkle is pronounced //ˈɪŋkl̩// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Inkle
Is inkle a verb or a noun?
Inkle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of inkle?
The plural of inkle is inkles.
What is the past tense of inkle?
The past tense of inkle is inkled. The present participle is inkling.