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Webster 1913 Edition


Inclement

In-clem′ent

,
Adj.
[L.
inclemens
; pref.
in-
not +
clemens
mild: cf. F.
inclément
. See
Clement
.]
1.
Not clement; destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.
2.
Physically severe or harsh (generally restricted to the elements or weather); rough; boisterous; stormy; rigorously cold, etc.;
as,
inclement
weather
.
Cowper.
The guard the wretched from the
inclement
sky.
Pope.
Teach us further by what means to shun
The
inclement
seasons, rain, ice, hail, and snow!
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inclement

INCLEM'ENT

,
Adj.
Destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.
1.
Rough; stormy; boisterous; rainy; rigorously cold, &c.; as inclement weather; inclement sky.

Definition 2024


inclément

inclément

See also: inclement

French

Adjective

inclément m (feminine singular inclémente, masculine plural incléments, feminine plural inclémentes)

  1. inclement
  2. merciless