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- [in-klem-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/
- /ɪnˈklem.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-klem-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈklɛm ənt/
Definitions of inclement word
- adjective inclement (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy. 1
- adjective inclement not kind or merciful. 1
- noun inclement (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet. 1
- adjective inclement weather: harsh, not mild 1
- adjective inclement Inclement weather is unpleasantly cold or stormy. 0
- adjective inclement (of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous 0
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Origin of inclement
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 Inclement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inclement 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inclement
adj inclement
- brutal — A brutal act or person is cruel and violent.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- foul — grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
adjective inclement
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- rainy — characterized by rain: rainy weather; a rainy region.
- windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.
- squally — characterized by squalls.
Antonyms for inclement
adj inclement
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
adjective inclement
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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