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Ile

1

abbreviation for

Biochemistry.

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Ile1

From the Latin word -ilis, -īlis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Ile1

via French from Latin or directly from Latin -ilis

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