Inclement

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈklɛmənt/

Definitions of inclement

adjective describing a weather condition that is severe, harsh, or stormy

Example Sentences

A1 The picnic was canceled due to inclement weather.

A2 She always carries an umbrella in case of inclement conditions.

B1 The hikers were prepared for inclement weather with waterproof gear.

B2 The airline canceled flights due to inclement conditions at the airport.

C1 The construction project was delayed by inclement weather, causing a setback in the timeline.

C2 Despite the inclement forecast, the marathon went ahead as planned.

Examples of inclement in a Sentence

formal The outdoor event was canceled due to the inclement weather forecast.

informal We should probably stay inside today, the weather looks inclement.

slang Let's bail on the beach trip, the weather's gonna be inclement.

figurative Her mood was as inclement as the storm brewing outside.

Grammatical Forms of inclement

• past tense: inclemented
• plural: inclements
• comparative: more inclement
• superlative: most inclement
• present tense: inclement
• future tense: will be inclement
• perfect tense: have been inclement
• continuous tense: is being inclement
• singular: inclement
• positive degree: inclement
• infinitive: to be inclement
• gerund: inclementing
• participle: inclemented

Origin and Evolution of inclement

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inclement' originated from the Latin word 'inclementem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'clementem' meaning 'mild or gentle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe harsh or severe weather conditions, the word 'inclement' has evolved to also refer to a person's behavior or attitude that is unkind or lacking in mercy.