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inclemencies

in·clem·ent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-klem-uh nt]
    • /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-klem-uh nt]
    • /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/

Definitions of inclemencies word

  • adjective inclemencies (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy. 1
  • adjective inclemencies not kind or merciful. 1
  • noun inclemencies Plural form of inclemency. 1
  • noun inclemencies plural of inclemency. 0

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Origin of inclemencies

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin inclēment-, equivalent to in- in-3 + clēment- (stem of clēmēns) clement

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Parts of speech for Inclemencies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inclemencies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for inclemencies

noun inclemencies

  • rigor — strictness, severity, or harshness, as in dealing with people.
  • harshness — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
  • strictness — characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals.
  • formality — condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
  • sternness — firm, strict, or uncompromising: stern discipline.

Antonyms for inclemencies

noun inclemencies

  • informality — the state of being informal; absence of formality.
  • mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • blandness — pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
  • gentility — good breeding or refinement.

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