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- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of inimicable word
- adjective inimicable adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health. 1
- adjective inimicable unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical gaze. 1
- noun inimicable (rare) Inimical (harmful, hostile). 1
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Origin of inimicable
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin inimīc(us) unfriendly, hostile (see enemy) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Inimicable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inimicable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inimicable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inimicable
adj inimicable
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- harmful — causing or capable of causing harm; injurious: a harmful idea; a harmful habit.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adjective inimicable
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
Antonyms for inimicable
adj inimicable
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- assisting — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
adjective inimicable
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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