inimically

in·im·i·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-nim-i-kuh l or ih-nim-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ɪˈnɪm ɪ kəl or ɪˈnɪm ɪ kə bəl/

Definitions of inimically word

adjective inimically adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful: a climate inimical to health. 1
adjective inimically unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical gaze. 1
noun inimically In an inimical manner. 1

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Origin of inimically

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 Inimically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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inimically 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.

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Synonyms for inimically

adverb inimically

divisively — In a divisive manner.

Just one Synonym for inimically