(1)即时的；立即的
该词用于时间范畴时并无十分确切的含义，其核心要素是「毫不迟延」，因此它既可指行动或事件在某一时点后随即发生，也可指在此后一段合理时间内发生，只需中间没有相当大的时间间隔。而所谓合理时间须依具体情况确定。

(2)紧接的；直接的
该词在表示距离、因果关系、血缘关系或利益关系时，表示未被其他物体、原因、亲属关系或权利隔开。

(3)目前的；现在的

• inconsistent statement
• inconsistent things
• inconsistent verdict
• in conspectu ejus
• In consuetudinibus, non diuturnitas temporis sed soliditas rationis est consideranda.
• inconsulto
• in contemplation of bankruptcy
• in contemplation of death
• in contemplation of insolvency
• in contempt
• incontestability clause
• incontestability provision
• incontestable clause
• incontinence
• incontinenti
• In contractibus, benigna, in testamentis, benignior, in restitutionibus, benignissima interpretatio facienda est.
• In contractibus, rei veritas potius quam scriptura perspici debet.
• In contractibus, tacite insunt quae sunt moris et consuetudinis.
• In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretandum est.
• in control of a motor vehicle
• inconvenience
• inconvenience of legal remedy
• inconveniences of trial
• inconvenient forum
• inconvenienti