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clement

clem·ent
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klem-uh nt]
    • /ˈklɛm ənt/
    • /ˈklem.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klem-uh nt]
    • /ˈklɛm ənt/

Definitions of clement word

  • adjective clement Clement weather is pleasantly mild and dry. 4
  • adjective clement merciful 4
  • adjective clement (of the weather) mild 3
  • noun clement Jemaine. born 1974, New Zealand comic actor, noted for his partnership with Bret McKenzie as the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords 3
  • noun clement a masculine name: dim. Clem; fem. Clementine, Clementina 3
  • noun clement Saint Clement I(died a.d. 97); pope (88-97): martyr & Apostolic Father: his day is Nov. 23 3

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Origin of clement

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (< Old French) < Latin clēment-, stem of clēmēns gentle, merciful

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Parts of speech for Clement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clement popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for clement

adj clement

  • balmy — Balmy weather is fairly warm and pleasant.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
  • fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
  • fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.

adjective clement

  • pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • forgiving — disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.

Antonyms for clement

adj clement

  • harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
  • severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
  • violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
  • hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
  • hard-hearted — unfeeling; unmerciful; pitiless.

adjective clement

  • inclement — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.

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