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inimical

/ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Hostile or harmful to; tending to injure or obstruct.

    - "The inimical weather conditions made the journey difficult."
    - "His inimical actions towards the company led to his dismissal."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/



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Synonyms

antagonistic , inimic , inimicable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with inimical
animical , vicinal
Variants
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inimical , inimically
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'inimicus', meaning 'enemy'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'inimical' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are harmful or obstructive.

  2. The word 'inimical' has been used in scientific literature to describe substances that are harmful to certain organisms.

Related Concepts
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  1. Hostile: Related to a feeling of enmity or opposition towards someone or something.

  2. Obstructive: Making progress difficult by hindering or blocking.

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The word 'inimical' has been used in various literary works to describe hostile or harmful situations. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches refer to Macbeth as 'inimical and cruel' in their prophecy.

How to Memorize "inimical"

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    - Visualize a person or situation that is hostile or harmful, and label it as 'inimical'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inimical' with the feeling of hostility or harm.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Inimical Is Injurious' to remember the meaning of the word.

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1. Rhyme it: Inimical rhymes with 'venomical'. Imagine a venomous snake, known for its inimical nature, as a reminder of the word.

2. Break it down: Break down the word into syllables - inimi-cal. This can help you remember the word's spelling and pronunciation.

3. Use it in a sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'inimical'. For example, 'The inimical actions of the rival company threatened our market share.' Repeat this sentence to help reinforce the meaning and spelling of the word.

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