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Definition of “inclemency”

inclemency (ɪnˈklɛmənsɪ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the quality of being inclement

Synonyms

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= storminess, bitterness, severity, rigour, roughness, rawness, boisterousness
= harshness, cruelty, severity, tyranny, callousness, mercilessness, unfeelingness

inclement (ɪnˈklɛmənt Pronunciation for inclement

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of weather) stormy, severe, or tempestuous
  2. harsh, severe, or merciless

Derived Forms

inˈclemency, inˈclementness noun
inˈclemently adverb

Example Sentences Including 'inclemency'

York Street was always busy on a Friday afternoon and today was no exception, despite the inclemency of the weather.
Ian St James Awards At the Stroke of Twelve

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