inclement — (of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈklemənt/
Example Sentences
- The delivery driver refused to work in such inclement weather, claiming his pizza would turn into soup.
- Schools were closed due to inclement weather conditions.
- Despite the inclement forecast, the football match proceeded as scheduled.
inclement
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈklemənt/]
(of weather) unpleasantly cold or wet; harsh and severe
The inclement storm forced sailors to lash themselves to the deck.
In inclement weather, a heating element serves as a vital supplement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inclementis', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'clemens' (mild, merciful), meaning not mild or harsh. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe severe or stormy weather.
Breakdown
in- (not) + clement (mild, from Latin clemens) + -ent (adjective suffix) = inclement
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The delivery driver refused to work in such inclement weather, claiming his pizza would turn into soup.”
“Schools were closed due to inclement weather conditions.”
“Despite the inclement forecast, the football match proceeded as scheduled.”
“My cat looked at the inclement weather through the window and decided to sleep for 16 hours instead of the usual 15.”
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