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- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/
- /ɪnˈɪmɪkˈalɪti/
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- US Pronunciation
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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 inimicality word
- adjective inimicality adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health. 1
- adjective inimicality unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical gaze. 1
- noun inimicality The state or quality of being inimical or hostile; unfriendliness. 1
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Origin of inimicality
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 Inimicality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inimicality 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.
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 inimicality
noun inimicality
- war — a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
- resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
Antonyms for inimicality
noun inimicality
- friendship — the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship.
- good will — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
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