Definition

The state or quality of being harsh or severe, especially in relation to weather conditions.

Example

The inclemency of the storm forced us to stay indoors all day.

Conversation

Did you hear about the weather forecast for this weekend?

Yeah, they said there's going to be some serious inclemency coming our way.

I was hoping to go hiking, but that sounds like a bad idea now.

Definitely! We should plan for a movie night instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inclemency → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "clemens" (from Latin, meaning mild or gentle) and the suffix "-cy" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "inclemency" refers to the state of being not mild, often used to describe harsh or severe weather conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not mild' ('in-' means not and 'clemens' means mild) to remember that 'inclemency' refers to harsh or severe weather.

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