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inclement

inclement

6 7.5
Stormy weather that is cold or very wet
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈklɛmənt/
translation icon : inclemente
  • Due to inclement weather, the football match was postponed until next week.
  • inclement weather
  • inclement weather conditions

But the downside is if you have inclement weather or other noise issues or things, it can really bite you.

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Examples

  • The pavilions are covered to allow for the festivities to continue in inclement weather, which is common.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Due to inclement weather, all flights have been canceled.

  • We close our office if our school district calls off school due to inclement weather.

    Blog text (4)
  • When inclement weather affected travel, three interviews were held over the phone.

    Academic text (2015)
  • During the second phase of the study, inclement weather conditions caused the cancellation of some practices.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Schools won't have days off for inclement weather anymore.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Two teams experienced game delays of one week due to inclement weather conditions and forfeits.

    Academic text (2005)
  • A number of fire stations will also be providing sandbags to residents when inclement weather is forecast.

    Blog text (24)
  • Cardiff, Wales Airport regrets to announce that due to inclement weather, all flights today have been canceled.

  • Although frail and elderly, he made the long trip from Massachusetts in inclement weather and gave a spirited speech.

    Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

intemperate
vsinclement
1 8.8

Very bad weather like extreme heat or cold

emphasizes unpleasant cold wet or stormy conditions rather than general extremeness

Antonyms

82 1.0

Clear and pleasant weather with no clouds or rain

1 7.2

Weather that is mild and pleasant without strong wind or heavy rain

How Severe

violent
  • Offensive
2.5
stormy
33 1.0
inclement
6 7.5
mild
75 1.0
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

inclement positive

Morphology

inclement = clement (opaque) = in + clement

The prefix 'in-' typically means 'not', but the word 'clement' is not commonly known, making the meaning of 'inclement' less transparent.

Etymology

Inclement comes from the Latin parts in- meaning 'not' and clemens meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'. So inclement weather is basically 'not mild' and describes harsh, cold, or stormy conditions.