inclemency

noun

in·​clem·​en·​cy (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mən(t)-sē How to pronounce inclemency (audio)
: the quality or state of being inclement

Examples of inclemency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lining up in inclement weather is part of barbecue culture, though more often the inclemency is of the blazingly hot variety—which forges a kind of bond with the pit masters, holding their lonely vigil over the flames. Jody Horton, Smithsonian, 23 Oct. 2019 Lightweight and compact enough to stuff in a backpack, the right windbreaker will be your insurance policy against any sudden inclemency. Yang-Yi Goh, GQ, 18 Apr. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inclemency was in 1559

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“Inclemency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclemency. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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