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- [in-klem-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/
- /ɪn.ˈkle.mən.si/
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- [in-klem-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/
Definitions of inclemency word
- adjective inclemency (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy. 1
- adjective inclemency not kind or merciful. 1
- noun inclemency The quality of being inclement. 1
- noun inclemency harshness, severity 1
- noun inclemency A lack of clemency. 0
- noun inclemency Something that is inclement. 0
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Origin of inclemency
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 Inclemency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inclemency 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inclemency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inclemency
noun inclemency
- 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 inclemency
noun inclemency
- 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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